Africa, the Devastated Continent?

Africa is not known as one of the more densely populated continents. Yet, the damaging marks of man''s activities may be seen there dramatically. Many of Africa''s ecological zones are fragile. Large scale soil erosion, resul­ tant cycles of drought and flash floods, downgrading of fauna and flora are well-known to many in general ways, as well as from detailed examination of a few areas. But larg...