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Archive: The Allure of Abandoned Places, with Cal Flyn

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Exploring Abandoned Landscapes: The Intersection of Ecology and History

This chapter examines the ecological effects of abandoned farmland, focusing on regions like the former USSR and North America. It reflects on the balance between environmental restoration and the cultural loss that accompanies such transformations, with personal anecdotes including a notable abandoned botanical garden in Tanzania.

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