We have created new maps of the world’s forests, based on the most up-to-date, high resolution satellite imagery and a consistent set of criteria. World governments can use these maps to identify which forest areas are most in need of protection and to fast track setting up a global network of protected areas.
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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,…
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…
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…
