Studies about the impact of logging on biodiversity in tropical regions should be scrutinized, conclusions toned down or even discounted, according to a recent publication that revealed widespread methodological flaws.
Even as global forest cover declines, tree cover is increasing in rural and agricultural landscapes. Trees are being used to boost nutrient cycling, increase fruit consumption, bolster household income, build resilience to environmental and economic sh…
Researchers often work closely with forest communities when undertaking studies on livelihoods, natural resource management and conservation. Unfortunately, many researchers don’t take their findings back to the source.
Formal collective action can improve the livelihoods of rural smallholders and encourage sustainable production of non-timber forest products in dryland countries in West Africa, but each cooperative requires a unique structure to succeed, research sho…
