A Landscape Ecological Vegetation Map Of Saba Lesser Antilles

A semi-detailed landscape-based vegetation map (scale 1:50,000) is presented for the island of Bonaire (mean annual precipitation is 463 mm). A total of 18 vegetation types and 32 (sub)-landscape types were distinguished. Color aerial photographs (1:8,000) were used to produce the map

Study expounding the advantages of preserving the historic and natural resources of the Eastern Caribbean islands - covers historical and sociological aspects, the economy, flora, fauna, government policy to promote tourism, the contribution of the development of natural resources to economic development, etc., and stresses the need for international cooperation. References.