Since the 1950s, these forests have largely been logged for rich timber resources or converted for agricultural use such as palm oil. (stories.clintonfoundation.org)
It turns out that bees really do prefer nature preserves, a finding which can help justify the economic expenditure of maintaining some land free from agricultural use. (treehugger.com)
The county executive acknowledged that while the quality of local waters is impacted largely by lack of advanced wastewater treatment in homes, agricultural uses also play a part in nitrogen pollution. (suffolktimes.timesreview.com)