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9.4.2009

Forest Conservation: 2,000 Years and Counting

A new study published in the July issue of the Journal of Archaeological Science reveals that the Maya practiced, and reaped the benefits of, responsible forestry. In fact, researchers found that abandoning responsible forest management practices was to the detriment of the entire culture -- and may have led to its downfall. In light of this eye-opening report, we spoke with Guatemala-based Rainforest Alliance TREES coordinator Omar Samayoa.

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2.22.2008

A Few Words from Tensie Whelan, Rainforest Alliance President

Tensie Whelan has held a wide variety of jobs in her career -- reporter, editor, consultant, nonprofit executive -- with a common theme: passionate activism on behalf of the environment. Whelan has been involved with the Rainforest Alliance since 1990, first as a board member and later as a consultant, becoming executive director in 2000 and president in 2007.

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