Ghana’s forests are being wiped out: what’s behind this and why attempts to stop it aren’t working
Ghana’s forests are being wiped out: what’s behind this and why attempts to stop it aren’t working Ghana has around 7.9 million hectares of forested land (35% of the total land area), according to the Food and Agriculture Organization. Around 7.6 million hectares are primary or naturally regenerated forest, and around 297,000 hectares are planted […]
Groundbreaking study confirms FSC standards are vital for thriving wildlife in tropical forests
Groundbreaking study confirms FSC standards are vital for thriving wildlife in tropical forests A new study reveals compelling evidence that forests certified by the Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) in Gabon and the Republic of Congo harbour a higher abundance of larger mammals and critically endangered species, such as gorillas and elephants, compared to non-FSC certified forests. The […]
