Mongabay is publishing a new edition of the book, “A Perfect Storm in the Amazon,” in short installments and in three languages: Spanish, English and Portuguese. Author Timothy J. Killeen is an academic and expert who, since the 1980s, has studied the rainforests of Brazil and Bolivia, where he lived for more than 35 years....Read More

Forests are our friends. They provide clean air and water, homes for thousands of different species of animals, and materials for us to build our own homes. Some of us find spiritual solitude among them, while others look to them for recreation and a way to deal with mental health. And they are great at...Read More

Note: Only scientists who are employed at an institution in an economically disadvantaged country and reside in an economically disadvantaged country are eligible for support. Note: Economically Disadvantaged Countries –  Please see list of countries that are eligible for SAP: https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7520 1. BACKGROUND Forests are the key to addressing interconnected global challenges of sustainable development. These for example include...Read More