In the Brazil nut forests of the Peruvian Amazon, scientists from the Centre for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) are trying to resolve a controversial question: can selective timber harvesting coexist with Brazil nut production?
Archive for June, 2013
Harvesting both timber and Brazil nuts in Peru’s Amazon forests: Can they coexist?
Livestock Matter(s): ILRI news ’roundup’, May 2013
The May issue of ‘Livestock Matter(s), explores a round-up of livestock development news, publications, presentations, images and upcoming events from ILRI and its partners. Download a print version – or sign up to get Livestock Matter(s) in …
Bonn delegates to tackle impasse over REDD+ climate change negotiations
Delegates at the UN meeting in Bonn will debate whether a REDD+ governing body will help the emissions reduction scheme out of its current impasse.
Bill Gates visits ICRISAT
Mr Bill Gates, Co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, visited the ICRISAT headquarters in Patancheru, Hyderabad on Thursday, 30 May. This was Mr Gates first visit to this Institute where he held discussions with the management and several k…