Endangered Forests are unique, intact, or ecologically critical forests found in ecosystems around the world. Greenpeace and other environmental organizations developed a set of common criteria used to define Endangered Forests. The Endangered Forest definition is most commonly used by companies or governments in purchasing policies designed to prevent ancient forest destruction.
Endangered Forests Technical Definition
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Biden administration restores the “Roadless Rule,” protecting our largest National Forest
The reinstatement of the 2001 conservation measure on the Tongass National Forest is a huge win in the face of its rollback by the Trump administration Washington, D.C. (Jan. 25,…
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Moment of Truth: Time for Brands to Come Clean About Their Links to Forest Destruction for Palm Oil
It has been close to a decade since consumer brands pledged to eliminate deforestation from palm oil and other key commodities by 2020. Despite these commitments, there is growing evidence…
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A Congo journey
The Congo Basin provides food, fresh water and shelter to millions of people. A mosaic of rivers, forests, savannas, swamps and flooded forests, the forests of the Congo Basin are…