Farmer Family (IMAGE) Technical University of Munich (TUM) Caption Most of the cleared land is used as pasture as is the case here in the valley of Los Gabos in Ecuador. Credit Eduardo Tapia / FAU; Ecological Studies 198 (2008), S. 31) Usage Restrictions Free for use on coverage on this research work with the copyright mentioned. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.