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The Himalayan Times: Forest Act Amendment Bill in Limbo
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Nairobi Star: Shamba System Good for Forests” Experts Says
As written by John Muchangi for Nairobi Star on April 4″ 2011. The controversial shamba system may be good for Kenyan forests” a new study…
Hindustan Times: 10″000 Tribals March into City for Land Rights
As written by Kunal Purohit for the Hindustan Times on 16 March 2011. Al least 10″000 tribals from across the state” many barefoot” marched from…
Phnom Penh Post: SRP to Lodge Prey Lang Complaint
As written by Meas Sokchea for the Phnom Penh Post on 15 March 2011. AN opposition lawmaker said yesterday he will submit a formal complaint…
RECOFTC: April People and Forests E-Newsletter
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Mongabay: Involving Communities in Forest Governance Boosts Biodiversity” Local Income
As written for Mongabay.com on 24 March 2011. Involving local communities in the governance of forest resources boosts economic returns and biodiversity relative to areas…
Police and Army in Peru convicted in “Baguazo” clash
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PRISMA Press Release: New Report on REDD+ in Mesoamerica
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FPP Press Release: World Bank's Forest Climate Fund Sidelines Indigenous Peoples' Rights
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