Forests News
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Why communication is a crucial tool in tackling planetary crises
Malgorzata Buszko–Briggs is a Senior Forestry Officer at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. The challenges facing…
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10 ways to shape a positive future for forests
Anna Begemann is a researcher in the Governance Program at the European Forest Institute. From deforestation largely caused by agricultural…
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The best tool to save the world? A nice cup of tea.
The more one hears about the essential role of trees in the weather (atmospheric rivers!), in soils (the wood wide…
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Enabling trees to better support rural economies
The demand for ever-more agricultural land to feed the world’s increasing population is perhaps the greatest driver of forest destruction.…
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Trees play a key role in building sustainable food systems, experts affirm
Agroforestry will play a significant role in ensuring the security and safety of the global food supply amid a fast-changing…
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Understanding forest change in Tanzania opens door for improved management
Can Tanzania’s tropical forests and miombo woodlands be managed sustainably while still supporting human populations? The findings of a collaborative…
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Brazil’s Atlantic Forests are naturally regenerating much faster than expected
The Atlantic Forest Restoration Pact, a multi-stakeholder restoration movement in Brazil, is on track to naturally regenerate 1.5 million hectares…
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Engaging Zambian charcoal producers in sustainability efforts
Charcoal production is a major driver of deforestation and forest degradation in Zambia. Increasing demand from urbanization and power cuts…
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Dissecting multi-stakeholder forums and how they shape forest governance
Gathering a diverse group of people together — with various vested interests — to discuss how to best manage a…
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Forest communities in Bhutan benefit from deeper insights into ecosystem services
Raising awareness among forest dwellers in Bhutan about the extent to which they rely on benefits commonly known as ecosystem…
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Politicizing maps: Zoning project in Brazil exposes challenges of setting boundaries
This is the seventh in a seven-part series highlighting the recent publication of a special issue of the International Forestry…
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Q+A: Scientists shape sustainable wetland activities in vast Congo Basin
About five years ago, scientists discovered that a large tract of peatlands in the Congo Basin was much bigger than…
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The quest for livelihood options in Ghana
Balance competing demands and integrate policies for multiple land uses
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How deforestation poses dengue pandemic risk for Africa and Asia
As the world continues to battle COVID-19, scientists are sounding the alarm over the rise of other zoonotic diseases. One…
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