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Sabah maps out 25-year forest plan, pledges to retain 50pc forest cover

KOTA KINABALU, May 23 — Sabah has pledged to maintain at least 50 per cent of its land under forest cover as the s...

Environmental Impact Assessment: Taiwan’s tree policy contradiction

Rethinking the legal framework for forest carbon projects on public lands

THERE IS GROWING recognition that forest carbon projects can play a meaningful role in climate mitigation and environmental protection in the Philippines.

Wood in the bioeconomy transition: Navigating opportinities and challenges

[Editor’s note: This article reflects the personal views of the author] As we navigate the necessary shift from a fossil-based economy, ​the ​bioeconomy ​stands out as a promising​...

What the grim outlook for Alpine Ash forests tell us about forestry dogma (commentary)

In March, the Australian Government announced that the Alpine Ash forests of mainland Australia have been listed as an Endangered Ecological Community under national environmental...

Stakeholders convene to update Zambia’s wildlife policy legal hub

Wildlife plays a vital role in Zambia’s ecosystems, food systems and rural livelihoods. But without strong, responsive laws, even the most valuable natural resources can be overuse...

From science-based evidence to action

Consider the following research topics: What does it take to protect both crops and livelihoods from human-wildlife conflict in Gabon? Which tree species offer the best chances for...

Forest-focused environment laws may be pushing farming into other ecosystems

Grasslands, wetlands and other nonforest ecosystems are being converted to agricultural land far faster than forests. However, they remain largely overlooked by Europe’s flagship a...

B.C. forestry conference deals with DRIPA amid industry struggles

Terry Teegee told the conference that DRIPA should be fully implemented to allow for predictability and sustainability of forestry, mining and other resource industries.

Australia declares mainland alpine ash forests endangered

The Australian government recently listed the iconic alpine ash forests of mainland Australia as an endangered ecological community, citing ongoing threats from increasingly severe...

KFS Explains How to Access Multi-Million Timber and Log Tenders After Public Uproar

The clarification comes amid growing public scrutiny over the management and disposal of forest resources, with KFS maintaining that existing procurement laws and regulations guide...

Varsity Don to FG: Promote Good Forest Governance, Eliminate Rural Poverty in Communities

Ibrahim Oyewale in Lokoja As part of efforts to preserve afforestation culture for socio economic development in Nigeria, a varsity don, Professor Adesola Ogidiolu has urged the fe...

Loopholes undermine palm oil industry’s antideforestation pledges

JAKARTA — More than a decade after the palm oil industry embraced a pledge to not deforest, clear tropical peatlands, or use exploitative practices, policies to that end now cover...

Perak MB: No new forest plantation areas despite 100,000ha federal approval in 2012

IPOH, April 16 — The Perak government has no plans to expand or open new areas for the Forest Plantation Developme...

FPC at a crossroads: clarity, credibility, and the cost of ambiguity (commentary)

Three years on, the Forests, People, Climate initiative is struggling to say what it is—and why that matters more than anyone wants to admit. Since the Glasgow Climate Pact’s 2021...

Why private investment in forests still lags

The global forest sector is worth approximately USD1.5 trillion, equivalent to the economies of Indonesia or the Netherlands. That value includes timber, climate regulation, water...

What Does It Take To Save US Forests From Logging? A Justice Conservation Fund

The Puritan settlers of New England, steeped in the Old Testament biblical worldview, believed it was their God-ordained destiny to transform the dismal American wilderness into an...

Wildlife experts call for ‘misleading’ timber industry book to be removed from schools

Foreword by Michael Healy-Rae champions virtues of commercial Sitka spruce without referencing environmental harms

New forestry minister ‘needs to be top priority’ for govt – foresters

A representative body for forest owners has told the government that the appointment of a new minister for forestry should be a top priority. The government currently does not have...

Gvt Approves New Wildlife Policy to Boost Conservation

Cabinet has approved a new National Wildlife Policy aimed at modernising conservation laws increasing community benefits and strengthening the wildlife sector’s contribution to the...

10 forces that could reshape the future of the world’s forests

The forces shaping forests in the coming decade extend beyond any single driver. Shifts in politics, finance and technology are unfolding at once, often in ways that reinforce each...

Smallholders are not the weak link in forest protection (commentary)

In general, plantation companies view local communities and smallholders as obstacles to expanding operations and to securing social licenses. In deforestation-free supply chains,...

Sarawak cuts timber royalties, statutory charges by 50pc to ease industry pressure

KUCHING, April 15 — The Sarawak government has approved a 50 per cent reduction in royalty rates and selected stat...

EU deforestation law nudges timber trade, Indonesia probe shows, but risks persist

JAKARTA — Several European timber firms have cut ties with suppliers linked to deforestation in Indonesia following a 2025 investigation, suggesting that an upcoming European Union...