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Do It In Hawaii
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By the late 1890s, there were about 900 cattle and 15,000 sheep on the island of Kahoolawe
Ranching caused significant damage on Kahoolawe's environment. By the 1870s many areas of the island experienced overgrazing.
Ranching operations ended when the military took control of the island.
RELATED RESOURCES:
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Introduction to the Island of Kahoolawe
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Other Islands of Hawaii
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Hawaii Resources for Visitors and Residents
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