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News
- 22 Jul 2014
New maps reveal more complex picture of Sumatran fires
One cannot always assume that burning within concessions is caused by large companies.
News
- 16 Jul 2014
To define future of forests, first define ‘forests’
More detailed categories of forests are need for meaningful management decisions.
News
- 14 May 2014
New tactic eased conflict over Indonesian plantation use, research shows
Forum for equitable negotiations levels the playing field.
News
- 29 Apr 2014
Papua oil palm plans may benefit migrants more than local poor — report
Scientists urge Government to ensure frontier oil palm in Papua leads to improved livelihoods and low carbon footprint.
News
- 25 Mar 2014
Study explores role of smallholder farmers in tree conservation
The need for more information on the dynamics links between farms and natural ecosystems
News
- 20 Mar 2014
Scientific review shows oil palm plantations hurt biodiversity
Biofuels offer a promising way to respond to energy demand, but what are the consequences for native forest species?
Feature
- 7 Mar 2014
FOREST HEROINE: Bolivia’s Sofia Vexina aims to make urban forest dream a reality
More than 200 trees now stand in the neighborhood of Villa Coronilla in Cochabamba thanks to Sofia’s dedication.
News
- 11 Oct 2013
Oil palm can be made more biodiversity friendly — experts
We can produce more oil on less land with oil palm
Analysis
- 30 Jul 2013
Research: Nearly a quarter of June fires in Indonesia occurred in industrial plantations
CIFOR analysis shows 21% of haze-causing fires in June were in industrial oil palm plantations. This raises a long list of questions.
News
- 5 Jul 2013
Interactive web map makes facts behind Sumatra fires transparent
New tool gives people the capacity to fact check media coverage on fires.
Interview
- 4 Jul 2013
Q&A on fires and haze in Southeast Asia
Complex socioeconomic, ecological and governance factors contribute to the cause of fires, and the solution.
Interview
- 4 Jul 2013
Q&A on fires and haze in Southeast Asia
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