Greece and the Enviroment
Naturally,tens of thousands of years of human occupation have left their imprint on the laqnd.Ancientshipbuilding felled most of the primeval forest and goats cropped the regrowth,allowing once rich topsoil to drain into the sea.Yet Greece remains remarkably unspoiled.Greece is rich in unique plant species and is a refuge for many endangered animals,including the Mediterranean sea turtle and the monk seal.In recent years,Greece has become increasingly aware of its environmental wealth and the global significance of conservation.Many Greek cultural monuments are threatened by environmental degradation.This too is helping to focus attention on air pollution,climate change and sustainable development.Important work is being done in Greece to safeguard a land Largely unchanged since classical times.