3Haiti and the Dominican Republic – A Visible Divide

The border between Haiti and the Dominican Republic on the island of Hispaniola is strikingly visible from above.

On the Haitian side, deforestation has left the land barren and brown, while the Dominican side remains lush and green thanks to environmental protections. This stark visual contrast is a powerful reminder of how human policies and practices can shape the land, even when nature is shared.

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