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July 2011

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11 July 2011

Despite Some Efforts, Forests Continue To Dwindle

Cambodia’s woodlands are seeing continued deforestation, despite a plan by the government to curb illegal logging, environmental groups say.

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Jul 12, 2011

How much do the rural poor depend on forests?

The development of programmes to reduce emissions from deforestation has sparked debate about the need for climate change actions in the forest sector to create extra benefits for local communities and biodiversity.

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10 July 2011

Concern Over Stalled Forest Carbon Project

Nearly a year after an agreement involving the Federal Government and a duo of environmental management firms was finalised, fears are being expressed over the prospects of the accord, which appears to be mired.

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Workshop to determine land eligibility for project development under Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) of UNFCCC and Voluntary Carbon Standards (VCS)

The workshop to determine land eligibility for project development under Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) of UNFCCC and Voluntary Carbon Standards (VCS) will be held at the Park Hotel, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India on August 11, 2011.

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Jul 12, 2011

Metso-relocated newsprint machine starts up in China

CHINA, Jul 12, 2011 - The Metso-relocated newsprint machine, PM 1, of Guangdong Huatai Paper Co., Ltd. in Jiangmen City, Guangdong Province in China successfully started up on May 25, 2011.

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07-12-2011

Malaysia is Making Progress with Forest Sustainability, says FRA

(openPR) - Forest Research Associates (FRA) supports Malaysia’s moves towards managed forestry. The Sabah region of Malaysia has almost 400,000 hectares of Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) classified managed forests, making it the most sustainable region.

Seattle, WA, July 11, 2011 -- Forest Research Associates (FRA) supports Malaysia’s moves towards managed forestry. The Sabah region of Malaysia has almost 400,000 hectares of Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) classified managed forests, making it the most sustainable region.

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July 13, 2011

3 key events today: Carbon Forestry 2011, UN-REDD Vietnam and Green Climate Fund

Three major events related to forestry and climate change start today.

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07/12/2011

Sustainably Tapping the Rainforest for Biofuel

Can a sugar palm tree hold the key to combating the most pressing concerns in the rainforests of Southeast Asia?

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July 08, 2011

Final report of the EUTR Support Study available now

The final report of the “Support study for development of the non-legislative acts provided for in the Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down the obligations of operators who place timber and timber products on the market” (referred often as EUTR Support Study) is av

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July 08, 2011

Company signs farmers on to US$30m eucalyptus project

Birla Laos Pulp and Plantation Company has invested about US$30 million to plant eucalyptus trees in Laos.

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