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- 16 Jun 2014
African farmland investments face governance challenges
Failure to accept that large-scale farmland investments are a new reality in Africa may hinder dialogue on effective frameworks.
Video
- 20 May 2014
FORESTS NEWS UPDATE: Prostates, Prunus and policy: A remarkable tree, a contested study, and tough choices ahead
A comparatively rare product can generate profound health impacts, depending on how the forests are managed.
News
- 13 May 2014
Scientist urges specialized policy responses for Africa-China timber trade
Policy makers need to explore ways to strengthen oversight over the timber trade, strengthen law enforcement and empower districts.
News
- 28 Apr 2014
Study paints nuanced picture of gender roles in forestry
Cultural differences have significant impacts on gender roles around the world.
News
- 28 Apr 2014
Study paints nuanced picture of gender roles in forestry
News
- 15 Apr 2014
‘Rural’ forests nurture healthy socio-environmental activity — scientists
The success of the logic of rural forests: natural vegetation dynamics instead conventional agriculture.
6 Mar 2014
Non-timber forest products: the way forward for the rural woman?
Men and women living in Africa discuss opportunities and gender in non-timber forest products.
Video
- 26 Feb 2014
Prostates, Prunus and policy: A remarkable tree, a contested study, and tough choices ahead
"The challenge is to get the balance right between commercial demand for the bark, local people’s livelihoods and the resource itself".
News
- 27 Jan 2014
Report: Cultural constraints, dearth of data limit forests’ role in food security
Better data of the nutritional make-up of forest-based foods could be used to increase supply of key nutrients to malnourished communities
Video
- 24 Jan 2014
In Ethiopia, drawing a “road map” to a carbon-neutral future
Ethiopia needs a holistic approach in forest management to guide policymakers and manage conservation development trade-offs.
News
- 23 Jan 2014
Zambia report urges local controls over charcoal, timber trades
Deforestation due to charcoal production has been exacerbated by reduced controls, limited monitoring and ineffective law enforcement.
Event Coverage
- 24 Dec 2013
Farmer urges range of measures to aid women battling climate change
Women want to adapt to new ways of farming, but often lack access to technology and sufficient expertise.
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