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Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) editor's pick popular
clearing-house mechanism for the Convention on Biological Diversity, seeks to protect biodiversity and ensure that it is used for the benefit of all
Added: Jan. 20, 2001 | Rate It
Amazon Cattle Footprint editor's pick
http://www.greenpeace.org/raw/content/international/press/reports/amazon-cattle-footprint-mato.pdf
a Greenpeace report that discusses the relationship between cattle ranching and deforestation in Brazil (pdf)
Added: Feb. 03, 2009 | Rate It
Oilwatch editor's pick
a resistance network that opposes the activities of oil companies in tropical countries, with members in over 50 countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America
Added: Oct. 19, 2006 | Rate It
Prince's Rainforests Project,The editor's pick
works with governments, business, NGOs and individuals to find solutions to the deforestation of the world’s tropical rainforests and climate change in such a way that the trees are worth more alive than dead
Added: Sep. 20, 2008 | Rate It
UNESCO World Heritage Centre editor's pick
seeks to encourage the identification, protection and preservation of cultural and natural heritage around the world considered to be of outstanding value to humanity
Added: Nov. 20, 2004 | Rate It
Annual Transparency Report 2009: Making the Forest Sector Transparent new
http://www.foresttransparency.info/
aims to improve forest sector policy and practice in up to eight forest-rich countries by making governments more responsive and accountable
Added: Feb. 28, 2010 | Rate It
Research and Resources popular
http://www.rainforest-alliance.org/resources.cfm?id=main
the Rainforest Alliance presents information on rainforests in order to conserve biodiversity and ensure sustainable livelihoods by transforming land-use practices, business practices and consumer behavior
Added: Jan. 19, 2001 | Rate It
Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) - Media Releases in 2009
http://www.cifor.cgiar.org/Newsroom/MediaRelease/2009/media_release2009.htm
provides access to media coverage, media releases and opinions related to forestry research around the world
Added: Dec. 14, 2008 | Rate It
Forests Monitor
http://www.forestsmonitor.org/en/reports/556666
a report on timber trade and poverty alleviation in the Upper Great Lakes Region of Africa
Added: May. 11, 2009 | Rate It
Rainforest Rescue
http://www.rainforestrescue.org.au/
addresses climate change through restoration, purchase and protection of rainforests in Australia and abroad
Added: Dec. 19, 2008 | Rate It
Tropical Forest Group - Fighting Climate Change. Saving Forests
http://tropicalforestgroup.org/
catalyzes policy, science and advocacy to conserve and restore the planet’s remaining tropical forests and improve the lives of local people
Added: Aug. 10, 2009 | Rate It
Tropical Rainforest Coalition
seeks to preserve tropical rainforest ecosystems, their indigenous people and cultures
Added: Jan. 11, 2001 | Rate It
WWF: Congo Basin
http://www.worldwildlife.org/what/wherewework/congo/index.html
description of the Congo Basin, the threats it faces, and what the WWF is doing to counter them
Added: Feb. 16, 2005 | Rate It
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