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GREEN ON THE GROUND:

 A new way of life. Once reliant on slash-and-burn agriculture, members of the Guatemalan community of El Remate now earn a sustainable livelihood by manufacturing and selling high-quality handicrafts.
GLOBAL INITIATIVES:

 Community forestry brings conservation and climate benefits. A new project aims to protect biodiversity, mitigate climate change and alleviate poverty in Ghana and Honduras.

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FROM THE EXPERTS:

 Seeing the forest for the TREES. Benjamin Hodgdon reports on the Rainforest Alliance’s work to train global communities on sustainable land management and assist them in the creation of viable businesses.

The Rainforest Alliance works to conserve biodiversity and ensure sustainable livelihoods
by transforming land-use practices, business practices and consumer behavior.

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