As written and produced by Trevor Grundy for Deutsche Welle on March 3 2011.

Deforestation is often seen as the price of development. But intact forests still provide essential food and shelter for millions of people around the world. Giving indigenous forest dwellers a greater say in the decisions that affect their homes was the focus of a recent gathering in London dedicated to forest communities.

Listen to an audio report on the 9th Dialogue on Forests” Governance and Climate Change here.