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News
- 30 May 2014
The forgotten majority? Peruvian smallholders at the farm-forest interface
Scientists find lack of existing programs that promote community forestry or benefit local people.
Interview
- 28 May 2014
Q&A: In the Amazon, important tree species remain ‘under the radar’
Smallholders risk fines to harvest timber that provides important sources of income.
Photo Essay
- 14 Nov 2013
Oil, Roads, Settlers and Timber: Changing landscapes and livelihoods in Ecuador’s Amazon
Forest products, especially timber, are still an important part of many people’s livelihoods in this region.
Feature
- 19 Oct 2013
Postcards from the field: Building trust in Ecuador
Researchers live in homes, share meals and everyday life, while researching domestic timber markets.
Feature
- 19 Oct 2013
Postcards from the field: Building trust in Ecuador
News
- 16 Aug 2013
Amazon smallholders use fast-growing timber to supplement income
Agroforestry “mosaic” important for livelihoods, but ignored in both agriculture and forest-management policy.
Event Coverage
- 10 May 2012
Sustainable development needs more than just green economy: Ecuador minister
"We should recognize both nature’s rights and limits as crucial elements for the development of any country."
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