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Sustainable forestry management can help developing countries achieve economic growth while protecting natural resources and wildlife habitats. Forestry projects can also help offset carbon dioxide emissions.

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Opinions and Analysis

Training tree fellers helps cut carbon emissions

Training tree fellers in forest management can cut tree damage and carbon emissions from degradation, argue Francis E. Putz and colleagues.

22 July 2008 | EN
Source: PLoS Biology

Farmers are beginning to view agroforestry as a viable method to boost income and production Europe must admit Africa to carbon trading club

The time is right for Europe to change its carbon trading rules, giving Africa access to the market, writes Louis V. Verchot.

7 December 2007 | EN


News and Features

Petrobas road. Forest clearing in the Ecuadorian Amazon. Western Amazon in danger from oil and gas demand

A study shows how rising oil and gas demand is leading to major exploration in the Western Amazon, threatening the forest and indigenous people.

26 August 2008 | EN | ES

Mangroves Philippine mangrove planting strategy needs urgent rethink

Philippine researchers say the government is planting mangroves in unsuitable areas, leading to early death for the seedlings.

24 July 2008 | EN | 中文