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News
- 30 Apr 2016
Firewood collection taking a toll on Uganda’s forests
Demand for wood can lead to forest degradation, making life harder for forest-dependent communities.
Analysis
- 29 Jan 2015
The science is clear: Forest loss behind Brazil’s drought
While politicians remain skeptical, the problem will only worsen.
News
- 10 Apr 2014
Report: Forests may play bigger role in rainfall than estimated
By 2050, the tropics could see a 12 percent and 21 percent decline in wet and dry season precipitation.
Analysis
- 3 Jan 2014
BEST OF 2013, POLEX: Should the media pay for wildlife conservation?
Wildlife films are a powerful tool in conservation and environmental issues, yet conservation activities remain grossly underfunded.
News
- 27 Dec 2013
BEST OF 2013: Forests as rainmakers
Controversial theory published to promote scientific dialogue on forest's role in rainfall.
News
- 27 Dec 2013
BEST OF 2013: Forests as rainmakers
News
- 11 Oct 2013
Oil palm can be made more biodiversity friendly — experts
We can produce more oil on less land with oil palm
News
- 27 Sep 2013
Scientists tap local expertise to deepen knowledge of threatened species
Indigenous people’s knowledge can provide urgently needed data at little cost.
News
- 19 Jul 2013
Biodiversity paradigm questioned after flaws found in logging impact research
The importance of local variations is often ignored when interpreting logging impact research, misdirecting conclusions.
Video
- 24 Apr 2013
Powerful film, posters spark lasting dialogue over future of local forests
Scientists use visual information to help spread knowledge and inspire conversation.
News
- 18 Mar 2013
Forcing companies to carry out costly biodiversity surveys often backfires: Experts
What matters is the way an area is managed, not its status.
News
- 28 Jan 2013
Forests as rainmakers: CIFOR scientist gains support for a controversial hypothesis
Controversial theory published to promote scientific dialogue on forest's role in rainfall.
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