Post Logging Inaction is Better Than Palm Plantations
Logged tropical forests retain high biodiversity and ecological value, making them vital for conservation compared to oil palm plantations.
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The Biden Administration Record on Old-Growth Forests
Biden's forest plan inventoried old-growth forests but faced delays, highlighting challenges in defining protections and uniting conservation efforts.
In the Arctic, Planting Trees Actually Makes the World Warmer
Planting trees in the Arctic can worsen warming due to albedo effects and soil carbon release, challenging its value as a climate solution.
Palm Oil Expansion Won’t Deforest: Indonesian President
Indonesia’s president defends palm oil expansion, calling oil palms 'trees.' Critics highlight deforestation, biodiversity loss, and CO₂ emissions.
Bamboo Could Lock in Carbon and Slow Climate Change
This fast-growing plant absorbs carbon quickly and can be used to manufacture flooring, furniture, and more.
Rainforest Outlook: Storylines to Watch in 2025
Key storylines to watch in 2025 as tropical forests face geopolitical, economic, and environmental challenges shaping their future.
Atlantic Forest Conservation Plan Open for Consultation
Brazil's environment ministry opens consultation on Atlantic Forest conservation plan to curb deforestation and fires. Input due Jan 13.
India’s Forests Shift Towards Plantations
India’s 2023 forest survey shows a slight rise in forest/tree cover but highlights alarming declines in biodiversity-rich zones and mangroves.
Will Nepal Receive World Bank Carbon Funds?
Nepal's forest communities may face challenges accessing $45M in World Bank carbon funds due to bureaucratic hurdles.
How Carbon Markets Affect Indigenous Peoples in Guyana
Carbon credits in Guyana raise funds but reduce Indigenous land control, with rushed plans leaving communities feeling excluded and underserved.
South Korea Slashes Forest Biomass Energy Subsidies
South Korea ends subsidies for new biomass projects, imported fuels, and cofiring plants by 2025, shifting focus to domestic forest biomass.
Judge Tosses $33M Timber Lawsuit Over 2020 Wildfire Response
A federal judge denied Freres timber companies’ complaint that firefighters did not do everything possible to stop the spread of the Beachie Creek Fire