Satellite Data Reveal Massive Tree Cover Loss in Russia & Canada
Globally more than 18 million hectares of tree cover lost in 2013, but rates of loss in Indonesia showed signs of slowing.
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Global Forest Watch to Provide Unprecedented Monitoring of Forest
On February 20, the World Resources Institute (WRI) will launch Global Forest Watch (GFW), a dynamic online forest monitoring and alert system that empowers people everywhere to better manage forests.
Sustainable Wood Buying Guide Available Online
The third edition of Sustainable Procurement of Wood and Paper-Based Products has been released online by the World Resources Institute (WRI) and World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD).
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Rich Christianson,
January 20, 2013 | 4:35 pm CST
Guide for Business Drives Better Decisions on Forest Products
The World Resources Institute (WRI) and World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) today released the third edition of Sustainable Procurement of Wood and Paper-based Products to help businesses buy products from sustainably managed forests and improve forest management.
Forest Legality Alliance created to fight illegal logging
WASHINGTON - An eclectic cast of non-profit environmental organizations, industry trade associations, global retailers and more have signed on as founding members of the Forest Legality Alliance, a group pledged to combat illegal logging.
