The Global Landscapes Forum, being held on 16–17 November 2013, now welcomes all interested participants to submit their pre-registration applications.
The charcoal trade in Zambia is strongly linked to deforestation, yet it is a key source of energy and incomes for poor families. For policy makers, addressing the sustainability of the charcoal trade while balancing the needs of people living in pover…
A new tool designed to evaluate the impact of swidden on forest degradation could play a key role in monitoring REDD+ climate change mitigation programs, according to scientists.
Conventional biodiversity surveys play an important role in ensuring good conservation friendly management in tropical forest regions but are demanding in terms of expertise, time, and budget. Here, we illustrate how local knowledge can support low cos…
As more developing countries plan to make the transition to a green economy—defined as “low carbon, resource efficient and socially inclusive”—the spotlight is turning on the “true” value of forests.
