Plants and People of Pohnpei

By Mark D. Merlin

This book explores the vital relationship between people and plants in Pohnpei State, in the Federated States of Micronesia, offering an engaging introduction to the island's botany, ecology, and traditional knowledge systems. It highlights how generations of communities have depended on local plants for food, medicine, shelter, and cultural practices, shaping sustainable ways of life in remote island environments. While this knowledge is increasingly threatened by social and technological change, the book shows how it continues to support resilience and environmental stewardship today. Richly illustrated with photographs and drawings, it stands as a celebration of Pohnpei's botanical and cultural heritage, as well as an invitation for readers to learn from the local environment and traditions.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9829170411
• ISBN13: 9789829170415
• Release Date: August 2026
• Publisher: Island Research and Education Initiative
• Length: 472 Pages