200 years of planting by colonial interests transformed the palm from the revered 'Tree of Life' to a cash crop monoculture grown on Pacific atolls for a singular purpose -- production of coconut ...
With majestic palm trees growing at heights above 50 feet, your landscape will leave an impression on anyone who strolls by. Royal palm (Roystonea regia) reaches heights of 50 to 80 feet, and the ...
Fortunately, coconut palm plantations have untapped potential ... “Coconuts and coconut trees are deeply woven into the lives and livelihoods of Pacific peoples and communities, symbolizing ...