Protect forests

Last edited 4 February 2014 at 3:24pm

The Earth's ancient forests form some of the most diverse ecosystems known to science and are vital in regulating the world's climate. But eighty per cent of them have already been destroyed or degraded, and the remaining forests are under threat. Greenpeace is working to end illegal and destructive logging of the world's ancient forests, and to protect the rights of the indigenous peoples and species that depend on them.

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The Yungas and Great Chaco American forests

Rich in biodiversity and home to rare species such as jaguars, which are on the brink of extinction in the region, these forests are being destroyed at one of...
Posted by admin - 8 November, 2004 - 09:00 -

Canadian book publishers set to go ancient forest friendly

When the Markets Initiative started, Canada's publishing houses were largely sourcing virgin wood pulp from Canadian forests, with a high percentage from...
Posted by admin - 3 November, 2004 - 09:00

Canadian book publishers set to go ancient forest friendly

When the Markets Initiative started, Canada's publishing houses were largely sourcing virgin wood pulp from Canadian forests, with a high percentage from...
Posted by admin - 3 November, 2004 - 09:00

MQP commits to go 'ancient forest friendly' over next 3 years

UK book publisher MQ Publications, have adopted an 'ancient forest friendly' procurement policy that commits the company to move all its books onto...
Posted by admin - 25 October, 2004 - 08:00

MQP commits to go 'ancient forest friendly' over next 3 years

UK book publisher MQ Publications, have adopted an 'ancient forest friendly' procurement policy that commits the company to move all its books onto...
Posted by admin - 25 October, 2004 - 08:00

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