Scientist urges specialized policy responses for Africa-China timber trade
A popular global narrative portrays China’s business interests in Africa as single-minded, driven by a powerful nation hungry for natural…
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CIFOR Director General: ‘Our world is at a turning point’
Editor’s Note: Peter Holmgren’s speech can be watched above. Check in at forestasia.org to see news updates from the Forests Asia Summit.JAKARTA, Indonesia…
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How to better manage forests and farms? Start talking
Editor’s Note: The Forests Dialogue will host a discussion session at the upcoming Forests Asia Summit, 5-6 May in Jakarta, Indonesia. This…
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Research will be key to unlocking Indonesia haze crisis
Editor’s Note: The haze crisis will be a key theme of discussion at the upcoming Forests Asia Summit, 5-6 May in Jakarta, Indonesia.…
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Value placed on water delivery varies if environment at risk, study shows
A study conducted in the eastern Colombian Andes shows that farmers and recreational homeowners are willing to pay higher rates…
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UN: REDD+, green economy are inseparable; concerns for equity remain
Editor’s Note: REDD+ will be a key theme of discussion at the upcoming Forests Asia Summit, 5-6 May in Jakarta, Indonesia. One discussion forum…
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‘Rural’ forests nurture healthy socio-environmental activity — scientists
BOGOR, Indonesia (15 April 2014) — Policymakers and conservationists often overlook the importance of rural forests and the local knowledge…
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Surge in Chinese demand exposes cracks in Mozambique forest policy
Illegal activity in Mozambique’s forestry industry has increased alongside a surge in Chinese demand for Mozambican timber, leading to negative…
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Scientific review shows oil palm plantations hurt biodiversity
BOGOR, Indonesia — New research reveals that oil-palm plantations established on primary or secondary forests are unsuitable habitats for the majority…
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Seeking ‘gray literature’ on contribution of forest ecosystem services to food production
Forests and trees underpin agriculture for food production in time and space. Most smallholder food production systems — which feed…
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SDG focus areas document released — with great opportunities for forestry
The “slow food” movement centers on “good, clean and fair” food that provides a healthy diet while reflecting and maintaining…
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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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