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What was a major environmental impact of the Maori in New Zealand from the 14th to 19th centuries?

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Responses

They introduced sustainable farming methods
They introduced sustainable farming methods

They significantly reduced forest cover
They significantly reduced forest cover

They increased native bird populations
They increased native bird populations

They created large national parks

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
They significantly reduced forest cover — through widespread burning and clearing for agriculture and hunting, leading to deforestation and many native species declines.