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Home / Agriculture / Forestry

Call to halt forest loss from mining

Policies to halt mining-induced deforestation are critical as demand for minerals grows, say environment experts.

Increased incomes from agroforestry

Kenyan smallholder farmers who incorporate trees and shrubs into their land earn an extra $0.13 per day, a study shows.

Forests and water inseparable

New report identifies lack of studies in Africa on how forests could tackle water crisis and aid development.

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