Africa
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Forest certification improves social standards in Congo basin, research finds
New research from Cameroon, Gabon and the Republic of the Congo shows that certified Forest Management Units (FMUs) — timber…
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Non-timber forest products: the way forward for the rural woman?
Editor’s Note: This article was previously published on the website of the World Congress on Agroforestry. In honor of International…
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FOREST HEROINE: Catharine Watson takes action for Uganda’s forests
Editor’s Note: International Women’s Day is Saturday, 8 March, and in honor of women’s many contributions to forestry, Forests News…
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Prostates, Prunus and policy: A remarkable tree, a contested study, and tough choices ahead
The source of a popular medicine for treating prostate disorders has been caught in a muddle that extends from the…
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Forests and climate change in Central Africa — what will 2014 bring?
At a glance: Central Africa will be at the heart of this year’s global discussions on links between agriculture and…
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Deforestation low in Congo Basin, but likely to increase
Deforestation in Central Africa’s Congo Basin is lower than the average rate across Africa — but that is not likely…
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Finding a balance among charcoal, timber and livelihoods in Zambia
Demand for charcoal is all but ubiquitous in Zambia – 70 percent of households in the country use the inexpensive…
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Report: Cultural constraints, dearth of data limit forests’ role in food security
Forests can play a larger role in sustainably feeding a growing global population, but their contribution is hampered, a new…
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In Ethiopia, drawing a “road map” to a carbon-neutral future
In this video, CIFOR scientist Habtemariam Kassa examines the challenges facing Ethiopia’s forests as the country grapples with infrastructural expansion,…
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Zambia report urges local controls over charcoal, timber trades
Centralized management of forest resources — including charcoal and timber — has not delivered beneficial results for Zambia, instead exacerbating…
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Study highlights link between tree cover and nutrition in children
Children living in areas of Africa with heavy tree cover tend to have more nutritious diets, adding credence to research…
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Farmer urges range of measures to aid women battling climate change
In Zambia, the weather is changing — the rainy season begins later in the year than it once did, and…
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‘Landscapes approach’ could alleviate West Africa climate change woes – scientists
An integrated approach to land management ensuring sustainable policies could help agriculture-dependent West Africa cope with the looming effects of…
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New technologies key to community monitoring for REDD+
In the birthplace of Arabica coffee — Ethiopia’s Kafa Biosphere Reserve — rangers are using Facebook to monitor and verify…
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Strong laws can boost sustainable development in Africa — expert
Land acquisitions in sub-Saharan Africa are on the rise and investment trends are shifting, increasing the need to close tax…
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