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.

Campaign updates

Ken dumps Barbie! He doesn't date girls who are into deforestation

Heard the news? Ken has dumped Barbie! It's true, and not because the plastic princess has been spotted in the company of certain premier league footballers....
Posted by jamie - 7 June, 2011 - 17:22 -

Are forests in the UK for sale?

Image by Lee Jordan The government recently announced it is considering selling off large areas of woodlands. Forested areas in the UK are important for...
Posted by jamie - 6 December, 2010 - 18:11 -

Are forests in the UK for sale?

Image by Lee Jordan The government recently announced it is considering selling off large areas of woodlands. Forested areas in the UK are important for...
Posted by jamie - 6 December, 2010 - 18:11 -

Amazon deforestation drops, but doesn’t stop

You'll no doubt be pleased to hear that deforestation rates in the Amazon have fallen, according to figures from the government of Brazil. The National...
Posted by jamie - 3 December, 2010 - 12:12 -

Amazon deforestation drops, but doesn’t stop

You'll no doubt be pleased to hear that deforestation rates in the Amazon have fallen, according to figures from the government of Brazil. The National...
Posted by jamie - 3 December, 2010 - 12:12 -

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