How does the Forest Stewardship Council system protect wildlife in tropical forests?

New research published in nature shows that proactive measures by FSC-certified companies in the Congo Basin help curb illegal hunting, which in turn helps larger mammals and critically endangered species, like…

New in nature: FSC-certified forests help #wildlife thrive in the #CongoBasin .

“The results are crystal clear: large animals of #conservation concern are unquestionably far better off in FSC-certified forests,” said WCS's Fiona Maisels 🐀💚, a co-author.

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#Rainforests cover only 6% of the Earth’s land surface but are home to over HALF of all the world’s documented #species !

🌲 Many Indigenous communities depend on these natural systems for their livelihoods and culture.

RT this show your love for our amazing rainforests 🙌🏽

Where will your Easter  #chocolate  come from? And how is it grown?

Meet the  #cocoa  farmers of the  #GolaRainforest  in West Africa, where  #sustainable  cocoa production is boosting local livelihoods.
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In the richly biodiverse Maya Biosphere Reserve in Guatemala, 90% of deforestation is caused by illegal cattle ranching. WCS is working with local communities to restore the lost forest and protect it.

Read more in our 2023 Impact Report 👉🏽 bit.ly/43hCQu8

When we take care of forests, they take care of us.💚

They provide clean air, shelter, livelihoods and so much more.

To ensure forests stay healthy, Indigenous Peoples and local communities must get recognition. They are key protectors of these vital ecosystems.

Will your Easter #chocolate be forest-friendly?

DYK that  #cocoa  farming is a huge driver of  #deforestation  & has been a big factor of #forest loss in west Africa, where over half of the world's cocoa is produced?

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🌳 Five positive signs for #forests 👇🏽.

1. Climate & nature agendas converging.

2. Global agreements spurring national-level action.

3. Indigenous rights & roles gaining recognition.

4. New forest finance.

5. Private sector efforts gathering momentum.
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Protecting and restoring #forests now is an investment in the future of our planet. We can't fight #climatechange and #biodiversity loss without them. Read Trillion Trees 2023 Impact Report to learn how the partnership is delivering every day
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📢 Do you have an innovative solution to protect, conserve and restore biodiversity?🌳🐅🌊

Join the Biodiversity Challenge and submit your innovation on UpLink for a chance to accelerate your business: wef.ch/3wNQngT

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In the rich, biodiverse Ruvuma landscape of Tanzania, WWF’s Foresters of the Future programme is working with local schools & faith-based groups to raise seedlings and restore the forest.

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Not all #chocolate is created equal. This  Easter  what choice will you make?

In Gola, West Africa #sustainable cocoa is bringing new hope for  #forests  and people.
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The Atlantic Forest is a biodiversity hotspot & UN restoration flagship.

Partners WWF-Brasil & SAVE Brasil are restoring the forest, working with local farmers to reconnect wildlife habitat.

Read more in our 2023 Impact Report ➡️ bit.ly/43hCQu8

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Exciting opportunity with our partners at BirdLife International ⬇️

In the last year BirdLife International partner Nature Rwanda, in the Lake Kivu/Rusizi River Basin has achieved:
🌱 500 hectares restored 
🌳 300,000 agroforestry trees 
🙎🏽 419 new green jobs  

Read more in our 2023 Impact Report. bit.ly/43hCQu8

🌎 Join us on a journey into the heart of the Amazon.

Our new open online course offers an intricate look into the ecosystem of the rainforest, and provides insights and solutions to safeguard the Amazon for future generations.

Enroll now: bit.ly/AmazonMOOC…

We cannot fight climate change without protecting our forests.

This #IntForestDay , travel with our new video series #ClimateActionExplained to Ecuador, Ghana & Cambodia and see how Indigenous Peoples and local communities are working to make that happen. bit.ly/3Vqjm4Q

🌳 On 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐬, this year's theme 'Forests and Innovation: New Solutions for a Better World.'
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#InternationalDayOfForests
#WeStandForWildlife and Wild Places🌿

Forests are vital to life on Earth, providing essential resources to billions of people, supporting human health, harboring biodiversity, and mitigating climate change. But threats to the world's forests are growing. (1/3)

In the heart of Colombia is the Serranía de Manacacías, a vast territory extending over 68,000 hectares 🌳🦉🦌

This #IntlForestDay we celebrate this new national natural park, which is home to forests, wetlands, rivers and lagoons, all of which are key to regional ecological…