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Analysis
- 23 Jul 2014
Experts: Local activism, political measures needed to stop illegal timber
Despite agreements on better forest management and enforcement measures, illegal timber still slips through loopholes.
Event Coverage
- 2 Jul 2014
Oil palm, timber sectors must solve communication, tenure issues: panelists
Companies seeking long-term investment must overcome basic communication challenges to build sustainable working relations with communities.
Event Coverage
- 1 Jul 2014
Experts: Stable governance, trade frameworks needed to tip Asia toward green economy
Can we achieve a low-carbon, resource-efficient and socially inclusive “green” economic framework?
News
- 26 Jun 2014
Report finds gaps in timber trade safeguards
Scientists recommend defining 'legal' timber more clearly to reduce illegal timber trade.
News
- 26 Jun 2014
Report finds gaps in timber trade safeguards
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.
News
- 26 May 2014
The bolaina timber market chain
News
- 23 May 2014
Strategic bolaina timber production could improve livelihoods
Scientists promote farmer-to-farmer knowledge exchange to improve practice and expand markets.
News
- 22 May 2014
Smallholder profits, policies collide in Peruvian Amazon
Blame for Amazon deforestation falls wrongly on smallholders who clear small fields for crops.
News
- 22 May 2014
Smallholder profits, policies collide in Peruvian Amazon
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
- 11 Apr 2014
Weather patterns, urbanization add to pressures on Zambia’s forests
Agricultural hardships turn local people toward unsustainable charcoal production in search of income.
News
- 9 Apr 2014
Surge in Chinese demand exposes cracks in Mozambique forest policy
Illegal logging trade increases as an unintended consequence of raw log export ban.
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