Juergen Freund / Harvested logs from Kolombangara Forest Products Limited, a certified Forest Stewardship Council timber plantation, Solomon Islands, July 2010.

Juergen Freund / Anthea Melsen smiles shyly as she comes out of the water after looking at her grandfather's coral and clam gardens, Onma Lodge, Kolombangara, Western Province, Solomon Islands, July 2010

Juergen Freund / Cultured corals are propagated by cutting fragments of corals from mother colonies or brood stock. These coral pieces are attached to concrete mounts until they grow into a new colony, Onma Lodge, Kol...

Juergen Freund / Erik Koti holds some of his coral pieces. Cultured corals are propagated by cutting fragments of corals from mother colonies or brood stock. These coral pieces are attached to concrete mounts until it...

David Tipling / Kolombangara Island at dawn, viewed across sea from Fatboys, Babanga Island, New Georgia Islands, Solomon Islands. 2018.

David Tipling / Sunrise over island of Kolombangara. Viewed from Fatboys, Babanga Island, New Georgia Islands, Solomon Islands. 2018.

Juergen Freund / Fern leaf found in the primary rainforests of Kolombangara Island, Solomon Islands.

Juergen Freund / Fern leaf found in the primary rainforests of Kolombangara Island, Solomon Islands.

Juergen Freund / Fern leaf found in the primary rainforests of Kolombangara Island, Solomon Islands.

Juergen Freund / Large tree in primary rainforest on the slopes of Mt. Rano high up in the clouds, Kolombangara, Solomon Islands, South Pacific, July 2010.

Juergen Freund / Primary rainforest on the slopes of Mt. Rano high up in the clouds, Kolombangara, Solomon Islands, South Pacific, July 2010.

Juergen Freund / Tree trunks and roots in primary rainforest on slopes of Mt. Rano, Kolombangara Island, Solomon Islands.