http://www.scidev.net/ Latest news on forestry and the developing world. en http://rss.scidev.net/en/health/forestry/news/ Cultivation of cardamom can be detrimental to the health of tropical forests say two new studies.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/forestry/news/cardamom-crops-affect-forests-studies-say.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_forestryMon, 14 May 2012 11:20:41 GMTA ranking of countries' abilities to monitor forest loss reveals that many are unable to fulfil the terms of REDD+ and need outside support.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/forestry/news/tropical-countries-struggle-to-engage-with-redd-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_forestryThu, 03 May 2012 15:33:12 GMTThe Brazilian Congress has approved a scaled-back version of its proposed 'Forest Code', disappointing scientists and environmentalists.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/forestry/news/brazil-approves-latest-forest-code.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_forestryTue, 01 May 2012 16:57:39 GMTResearchers in Kenya are making first steps towards domestication of medicinal Prunus africana trees, to avoid the species' extinction.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/forestry/news/threatened-medicinal-tree-should-be-domesticated--1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_forestryFri, 27 Apr 2012 12:47:49 GMTAs commercial synthetic biology production gathers speed, there are growing calls for greater regulation, reports Yojana Sharma.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/forestry/features/developing-countries-face-up-to-synthetic-biology-challenges-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_forestryFri, 27 Apr 2012 12:14:35 GMTA mountain country climate change meeting has heard calls for more interaction between climate and social science researchers.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/forestry/news/climate-science-needs-greater-social-science-input-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_forestryThu, 26 Apr 2012 13:01:36 GMTA study finds that early inhabitants of the Amazonian savannahs farmed without fire, which may prove a more sustainable conservation method.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/forestry/news/ancient-farming-method-may-help-conserve-savannahs.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_forestryThu, 26 Apr 2012 11:34:47 GMTLack of reliable forest data may prevent Sri Lanka from quickly accessing carbon reduction funds.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/forestry/news/sri-lanka-lacks-forest-data-for-redd-funds.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_forestryMon, 23 Apr 2012 09:50:19 GMTWorld leaders must promote effective land use methods to mitigate drought, says Luc Gnacadja of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/forestry/opinions/rio-20-should-make-sustainable-land-use-a-top-priority-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_forestryWed, 18 Apr 2012 16:15:16 GMTBrazil's indigenous Suruí tribe has been formally certified to sell carbon credits for their work in preserving Amazonian forests.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/forestry/news/indigenous-brazilian-group-certified-to-trade-carbon-credits.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_forestryFri, 13 Apr 2012 16:29:40 GMTThe key to tackling hunger in Africa is enriching its soil, according to a story in Nature. The big debate is how to do it.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/forestry/features/enriching-african-soils-key-to-boosting-crop-yields.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_forestryTue, 10 Apr 2012 16:51:19 GMTA new application uses satellite data to monitor forest fires in Nepal and Bhutan.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/forestry/news/new-satellite-tool-to-detect-himalayan-forest-fires.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_forestryMon, 02 Apr 2012 10:08:24 GMTPreliminary details of a new indicator known as Inclusive Wealth were released today, revealing more modest success for Brazil and India than indicated by GDP.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/forestry/news/india-beats-australia-on-inclusive-wealth-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_forestryWed, 28 Mar 2012 18:05:34 GMTBrazil’s parliament has postponed this week’s scheduled vote on the country’s Forest Code legislation, due to a failure to reach consensus.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/forestry/news/delay-for-brazil-s-forest-code-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_forestryFri, 16 Mar 2012 12:23:20 GMTThe International Union of Forest Research Organisations says there's too little focus on forests in the Rio Summit draft agreement.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/forestry/news/rio-summit-may-ignore-forests-warn-scientists.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_forestryFri, 09 Mar 2012 16:39:24 GMTThe creation of a CDM Hub in Uganda will give companies training and advice in registering and selling carbon credits.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/forestry/news/uganda-to-become-clean-development-mechanism-hub.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_forestryFri, 02 Mar 2012 10:00:00 GMTDeaths caused by inhaling smoke from landscape fires is highest in parts of Africa and Asia, a major science conference heard last week.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/forestry/news/death-toll-from-wildfire-smoke-higher-than-anticipated--1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_forestryThu, 23 Feb 2012 17:04:11 GMTThe indigenous Wapichan people of Guyana have proposed a plan to the government to protect more than one million hectares of pristine tropical forest.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/forestry/news/guyana-native-people-develop-plan-to-protect-forests.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_forestryMon, 20 Feb 2012 04:09:41 GMTSlash-and-burn agriculture is more sustainable than modern clearing methods and improves biodiversity, a study suggests.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/forestry/news/slash-and-burn-improves-tropical-forest-biodiversity--1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_forestryTue, 07 Feb 2012 13:00:00 GMTScientists can help advance policies to promote agricultural practices that can reduce emissions and boost yields.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/forestry/policy-briefs/advancing-agricultural-adaptation-and-mitigation-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_forestryTue, 24 Jan 2012 17:48:50 GMT http://c96265.r65.cf3.rackcdn.com/logo_small.gif http://www.scidev.net/