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The vegetation of Uafato Conservation Area had been surveyed by the botanist Art Whistler and his team as part of the activities of the SPBCP. The indicators team did not have time to revisit all the area they surveyed but obtained an overview of the vegetation types described through a quick visit to selected areas and survey of the coastline through binoculars from a boat. A brief summary of vegetation types identified by Whistler and his team is provided here.

The recent financial crisis confronting the Asian ans Pacific region, as well as problems of forest fires and atmospheric haze, confirms that development is not a linear process, but can be slowed and interrupted by unexpected shocks and setbacks.