Forests Stories

Bringing forest restoration to life
As restoration coordinator for forest restoration organization Copaíba, Mayra Flores works manages activities on the ground to bring forest recovery projects to life.
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A Win for Virunga
June 11, 2014News that Soco will stop exploring for oil in Africa’s oldest national park, Virunga, is a monumental win for conservation and for the people who depend on the park. Virunga is home to astounding biodiversity and rare wildlife, like critically endangered mountain gorillas.
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The Amazon
WWF Magazine: Summer 2014Journey into the world’s largest tropical forest—and uncover one of the biggest conservation initiatives the world has ever seen. -
The Inner Life of Trees
WWF Magazine: Summer 2014Dendrochronologist Kathelyn Paredes Villanueva sheds light on Bolivia’s forests, one tree ring at a time -
Can Indonesia's Notorious Deforesters Turn Over a New Leaf?
February 06, 2014Just over a week ago, the second-largest pulp and paper manufacturer, Asia Pacific Resources International Limited (APRIL) announced a change of practices and new conservation initiatives.
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3 ways you can help protect the Amazon
It is humbling to think how little attention we give to the Amazon, despite its importance to the stability of the Earth's climate and the incredible array of life that resides there.
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Protecting the Amazon Through Partnership and Action
July 16, 2013Together with our supporters, governments, partners and local communities, WWF has achieved critical conservation results across the Amazon region through several bold and large-scale programs.
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Why the FSC label matters to wildlife—and all of us
October 11, 0016The FSC label ensures that the products you buy are from forests managed responsibly. And it means a future for both wildlife and people.