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To Save Indonesia’s Carbon-Rich Peatlands, Start by Mapping Them
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As More Companies Go “Deforestation-Free,” What Does It Mean for Heavily...
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For Community of 60,000 in Eastern Rwanda, Trees Can Contribute to...
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With US Out of TPP, So Are Measures to Curb Illegal Logging
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Redefining Business with Environmental Restoration
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Forests Will Protect Brazil, but Only If Brazil Protects Them
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Places to Watch: 3 Forest Regions at Risk Right Now
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3 Ways Forests Can Solve the World's Water Crises
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3 Reasons City Dwellers Should Care About Forests
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Smallholder Farmers Are Key to Making the Palm Oil Industry Sustainable
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2 Ways for China to Play a Bigger Role in Protecting Global Forests
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Forests: The Cinderella of Climate Solutions
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Global Forest Watch GLAD Alerts Help Protect Sumatra’s Leuser Rainforest...
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Forests Could Be Casualties in a U.S.-China Trade War
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DNA Testing Can Save Trees from Illegal Logging – and You Can Help
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In the Democratic Republic of Congo, 3 Essentials for Making Community...
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Places to Watch: 3 Hot Spots for Forest Clearing Right Now
Comments|Add Comment|PrintPlaces to Watch: 3 Hot Spots for Forest Clearing Right NowSlash-and-burn agriculture in the Amazon. Photo by Matt Zimmerman/FlickrPlaces to Watch is an initiative that uses...
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PODCAST: How an App Saves Chimpanzees in Uganda
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In Brazil’s Drought-ravaged Caatinga Ecosystem, Small Farmers Know Best
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Comparing Global and National Approaches to Estimating Deforestation Rates in...
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