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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
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Source: PLoS Biology
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
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News and Features
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.
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.
African 'wall of trees' gets underway
7 July 2008
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Information Services
The global food crisis
A series of articles debate key issues such as GM technology, media reporting and agricultural policymaking
