Reflections on the State of China's Forestry Industry

The Rainforest Alliance speaks with Xu Bin, project director of the Chinese Academy of Forestry, to get his thoughts on China's booming forestry sector -- and efforts to green it.

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New Report: Survival of Great Apes Linked to Responsible Forestry

A new study by the World Wildlife Fund confirms what the Rainforest Alliance has long believed: responsibly managed forests can provide important conservation benefits for threatened and endangered species. Released in September, "Great Apes and Logging" concludes that Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)-certified forests can be valuable additions to protected areas for great apes, while also functioning as corridors between their fragmented habitats.

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World Tourism Day: Tips to Celebrate Sustainably

Each year, more than 900 million travelers hit the road, seas, skies and rails in search of new adventures, relaxing getaways and business opportunities. Naturally, that travel has a huge impact on local communities, economies and the environment. For nearly three decades, the United Nation's World Tourism Organization has recognized the importance of business and leisure travel with World Tourism Day, celebrated annually on September 27. This year, commemorate the holiday by committing to responsible travel choices.

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Ring in Climate Week NY°C with the Rainforest Alliance

Climate Week NY°C was organized to coincide with a day of ministerial meetings on climate change led by United Nations (UN) Secretary Ban Ki-moon. Held on September 22, many global leaders -- in town for the UN General Assembly later in the week -- plan to attend. While not formally related to December's UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, the September 22 meetings will provide an opportunity for world leaders to further discussions about how to significantly reduce carbon emissions.

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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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