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Tropical forests 'better managed'

Source: BBC News

The world's tropical forests are better managed now than five years ago, concludes a survey by the International Tropical Timber Organisation (ITTO).

The area under some form of sustainable management plan increased by about 50% over the period; but about 90% of tropical forest lacks protection.

The most significant improvements have been seen in Africa, the report says.

The ITTO is a pro-sustainable use trade body whose 60 member countries account for 90% of the global timber trade.

Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-13686872

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1. Even the wealthy require oxygen.

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