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The Cycle of Abandonment and Nature's Resilience
This chapter examines how human abandonment of land can positively impact biodiversity over time. It narrates a specific case of land restoration disrupted by development efforts, ultimately leading to a return to a state of abandonment and highlighting the transient nature of human influence on the environment.
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