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Benefits do not always equal cash
When Amazonian communities in Peru conserve their forests, they recognize both economic and non-monetary benefits, researchers have found. But they…
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The dreamer, the progressive and the returnee
The dreamer Chakra Bir Gurung For the past three generations of landed upper-class Gurung in the village of Nalma, central…
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In Nepal, what migration means on the home front
A six-hour drive from Pokhara as the nearest city, the village of Nalma sits perched atop verdant hills of terraced…
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Left behind: The women and elderly of Nalma
The United Nations International Day of Rural Women, marked on 15 October, recognizes the invaluable role of rural women in…
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Postcards from the field: Pangolin surprise
Instead of a birthday cake, a hunting community surprised researcher Lauren Coad with pangolin stew. “They were like, ‘bon anniversaire!’…
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Getting down and dirty in degraded lands
Tropical peatlands are massive carbon sinks. But what happens when they are depleted of the water that sustains them, or…
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2016 Highlights from CIFOR’s Director-General
Over the course of this past year, CIFOR’s Director-General Peter Holmgren shared his personal insights on forestry, climate change and…
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2016 Editors’ Picks: Best Articles
In 2016, CIFOR research showed how putting landscapes and forests at the fore can promote integrated action with better outcomes…
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2016 Editors’ Picks: Best Analyses
Ever wondered what thoughts run inside the minds of CIFOR’s scientists? You now have the opportunity to pick their brains,…
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2016 Editors’ Picks: Best Features
2016 was an exciting year for Forests News, with the unveiling of a new website design to better showcase visual…
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Promoting progress through prospection
What are the biggest obstacles that local communities face when ensuring rights to their forest resources? Community leaders say it’s…
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What’s in a land title?
The indigenous community of Tres Islas in southeastern Peru seems to have it all—good fishing; a vast forest of timber,…
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Industrious thinking
Forests provide both environmental benefits and economic opportunities. Striking a balance between the two – especially in developing countries where…
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Striking a balance in bushmeat studies
For many living in rural parts of the world, hunting wild animals offers both a vital source of protein and…
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Using fintech to forge a more transparent world
This article is part of a special lead up series to the Global Landscapes Forum 2016 – The Investment Case.…
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