On 21 September the International Day against Monoculture Tree Plantations will be celebrated. Around the world several activities will be coordinated. This year has been declared the International Year of Forests by the United Nations. In response, the World Rainforest Movement has initiated a campaign that challenges the definition of 'forest' used by the Food and … [Read more...]
What’s happening to our green blanket?
The UN International Year of Forests 2011 focuses on the plight of the world's forests. Deforestation remains a big issue, but with all the known benefits of protecting our forests - carbon sequestration, climate regulation and providing homes for an astounding variety of biodiversity - surely it makes more sense to protect them! The clearing of native forests is destructive … [Read more...]
