Then we show how the early settlers cleared and worked the land.

Original settlers in 1730 cleared much of the land for farming.

European settlers cleared much of the savanna for agricultural use.

The settlers cleared the land and established their own farms on it.

The first settlers cleared the land of its standing trees and began farming.

The new settlers cleared forests and in a few years were able to establish a progressive community.

He pointed out a forest on the north side of the island that dates to a period before settlers cleared the land for farming.

In the late 1800s European settlers cleared the land for farming.

As was common practice at the time, settlers cleared land using the slash and burn method.

In the 19th century British settlers cleared the land and began farming.