Article 6H54H Residents of lush La Gomera Island aim to protect it from over-tourism

Residents of lush La Gomera Island aim to protect it from over-tourism

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Gerry Hadden
from The World: Latest Stories on (#6H54H)
Story ImageIn the Canary archipelago, the Laurel forest of La Gomera island looks like something from the age of the dinosaurs. Because it is from the age of the dinosaurs. It's lush and eerie, with trees" that grow horizontally along the ground like enormous vines. In recent times, the UNESCO-protected forest has been threatened by building, forestry and tourists. Locals are figuring out ways to protect this special place.
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