Trouble in paradise: rainforests at risk

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Destruction of rain forests by slash and burn farming, irresponsible timber harvesting and clearing are causing great problems ranging from global warming to loss of biodiversity. It is emphasized that all sectors of society must cooperate to manage tropical rainforests and avert ecological disasters.

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Views of a concerned scientist: an interview with Dr. Thomas Lovejoy

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Conservation biologist Dr. Thomas Lovejoy said that irresponsible harvesting by timber companies and pressure from colonization by landless people in the Amazon are the major causes of rainforest destruction. Education on rain forest management practices is thus essential to preservation efforts.

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Fine wood: choosing a sustainable future

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Continued high demand for furniture made of tropical woods presents a unique opportunity to timber producers and timber users to educate consumers on preservation of rain forests. In turn, the consumers' role is to support companies known to be promoting sustainable rain forest management.

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