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Sustainable forest industries

The tropical forest industry has had its share of bad press,unfortunately sometimes deservedly so. While the negative stories of unsustainable practices seem to always garner the most attention, an equally compelling case can be made for the transformative effect forest industries can have on tropical economies and sustainable development.

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Issue 32 No. 2

Tropical forests: relief for a scorched Earth

As global temperatures soar and unprecedented heatwaves and wildfires hit countries around the world, ITTO is urg...

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Many issues, one solution: tropical forests

The latest Tropical Forest Update reports on how, at key UN conferences in 2022, ITTO emphasized the crucial role of ...

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Sustainable tropical forestry: a pathway to a healthy planet

This issue of Tropical Forest Update reports on the 58th session of the International Tropical Timber Council, hel...

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