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Why it matters
Forests are vital to life on Earth. They provide important natural resources – from timber to medicinal plants. Forests purify the air, help to improve freshwater supplies, and stabilize soil to prevent erosion. They also harbor much of the world's rapidly diminishing biodiversity.
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What we are doing
WWF protects, manages and restores the world's most valuable forests. By leveraging our fieldwork, policy and business partnerships, we are providing solutions that will conserve our forest, protect species and alleviate poverty.
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Engaging business
Every business is in the wood business - companies use wood in production, wood pulp in packaging or wood fiber for paper. But is it wood that comes from responsibly-managed forests. WWF is creating market conditions that conserve the world’s forests while providing economic and social benefits for businesses and people that depend on them.
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Delivering results
WWF through the Global Forest & Trade Network has established partnerships with over 350 companies in more than 30 countries to eliminate illegal logging and improve forest management in priority places
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MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Whether it is purchasing certified wood products or reaching out to institutions that influence forest management, we need your help to achieve real change. Find out what you can do.
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GROUNDBREAKING RESEARCH
A report by WWF and partners analyzes the local-to-global connections between deforestation, climate change and the rapid decline of tigers and elephants in the Riau Province, on the island of Sumatra, Indonesia. Read More
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Forest Trade Network
WWF's Global Forest & Trade Network - North America works to secure environmentally sound management for the most valuable and threatened forests. Read more
News and Updates
> Russian Tiger Habitat Gets a Boost With Protection of Key Tree Species July 30, 2010
> Glimmer of hope for ravaged Madagascar as precious woods nominated for trade restrictions June 18, 2010
