Natural History Journal Synthesis


Erin Sams


On Human Domination, Bangkok, Thailand

Photo: Erin Sams

For the first time in history, a species has dominated every ecosystem on earth. With the rapid change that this species has caused, they will be the most affected by this change. (Natural History journal excerpt, Erin Sams, 28 Jan 2008)




On Urban Sprawl, Chao Phraya River in Bangkok

Photo: Erin Sams

It’s such a paradox of a situation.... A city grows out of prosperity, yet as the city grows it depletes the natural resources it relies upon for that prosperity. (Natural History journal excerpt, Erin Sams, 28 Jan 2008)



On Plant Adaptation, Haleakala Crater, Maui

Photo: Erin Sams

Inside the crater of Haleakala was vast, rocky remains of several hundred years of cold, wind-torn, lifeless volcanic destruction. But there were, in fact, plenty of herbaceous plants collected in groups which dotted the crater in areas where it looked like water from a water table or cloud precipitation flowed.  Silverswords, junipers, and similar varieties added color to the barren black and mahogany landscape. (Natural History journal excerpt, Erin Sams, 25 Jan 2008)

Erin Sams
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last updated 17 September 2008