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Fig. 33. Maximum canopy heights of Pisonia forests in relation to islet area. Stars represent forests with 90-100<7r canopy cover; dots represent forest or scrub 

 with less than 909c cover. 



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i i i S. hematic profile through Arundel Kiel, recovering from disturbance over 60 years ago, showing natural herb mats, Tournefortia scrub and forest, and 

 five species of breeding seabirds. Vertical height is exaggerated, 



