Between 1893 and 1989, about 85% of the native forests were cut; the entire landscape was transformed into farmland by extensive logging, draining of the watershed, channelization, and the construction of flood control structures.
About 85% of the native forests were cut. This was between 1893 and 1989. The entire landscape was transformed into farmland by extensive logging. Extensive logging was draining of the watershed. Extensive logging was draining of channelization. Extensive logging was draining of the construction of flood control structures.