Scientists disprove earlier reconstructions of global history, new study finds
It turned out that in 10,000 BC, mankind "captured" 72.5% of the earth, including more than 95% of temperate and 90% of tropical forests.
Our work shows that mostareas designated as pristine, wild and natural are in fact areas with a long history of human use. The problem is not land use per se. The problem lies in the nature of land use in industrial societies, which is characterized by unsustainable agricultural practices and unrestricted use and development.
Earle Ellis, University of Maryland, Baltimore, professor of geography and lead author of the project
He explained that in these areas “traditionalcommunities used lands in ways that maintained their natural biodiversity.” This means that not all impacts on nature were only negative; people could support the surrounding systems.
The authors argue that the conservation and restoration of biodiversity will benefit from the support of indigenous peoples who use sparing traditional farming methods.
The work also emphasizes that it harms naturenot the process of land use itself, but the way in which people extract natural benefits. Scientists have called on modern people to follow the example of indigenous tribes and protect their natural habitats from destruction.
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