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Diana Beresford-Kroeger: the woman who speaks for the trees
Matilda Lee
8th April, 2011
An innovative new project aims to raise a global army to replant old growth trees to stop climate change more...
Torbay adopts i-Tree software that 'puts a value on trees'
Chris Baker
10th December, 2010
A new computer software package developed in the US puts a financial value on the ecosystem services trees perform, from reduced air pollution to the amount of carbon dioxide removed... can it now work in the UK? more...
I applaud Norway's $1bn funding offer to Indonesia. But where will that money go?
Professor William Laurance
2nd July, 2010
Norway's $1 billion of anti-deforestation funding to Indonesia is nothing short of amazing. But we should watch very carefully to see whether the money reaches the right pockets... more...
The community-owned, timber-framed, self-heating village shop
Maddy Harland
26th January, 2010
In an economic climate where village shops are closing, woodsman Ben Law has helped his village open a new shop with a difference more...
Can we trust the FSC?
Matilda Lee
22nd September, 2009
It's the logo we all look for when buying furniture and wood products. But the Forest Stewardship Council has come in for some serious criticism. Matilda Lee looks at both sides of the argument more...
Habitats report shows sorry state of EU biodiversity
Ecologist
14th July, 2009
A report by the European Commission shows that habitat and wildlife protection targets across Europe will be missed, with nine out of 10 UK habitats found to be in 'unfavourable' condition more...Government cuts DEFRA funding - climate change departments at risk
News
6th February, 2008
Environment department ministers will meet today to discuss funding cuts of almost £1bn over three years. more...
nPower faces prosecution over tree felling
News
2nd April, 2007
Electricity geneator nPower is facing prosecution over its actions at Radley Lakes in Oxfordshire. more...
Behind the eco labels: Forestry Stewardship Council
Pat Thomas
1st April, 2007
One of the major causes of rainforest destruction and biodiversity loss in tropical zones is the illegal logging of hardwoods. The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) label, broadly speaking, exists to address this by promoting environmentally appropriate, socially beneficial and economically viable management of the world’s forests. more...
HSBC: 'Green Bank' Aids Logging Giant
news
6th March, 2007
HSBC, the UK's largest bank, is helping the Malaysian logging giant Samling list on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, despite HSBC's claim to be the "first green bank". more...
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