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27 Oct 2008
WWFolio Bolivia Nr. 15
We are delighted to introduce you to our October 2008 news edition. » Read more
04 Aug 2008
WWFolio Bolivia Nr. 14 - July 2008
We invite you to learn more about WWF's activities in Bolivia during the last three months. » Read more
16 Jul 2008
Groundbreaking Study Finds the "Hotspots" Most Responsible For Deforestation
From World Resource Institute: A new study by WRI and other researchers finds that much of the world’s deforestation is isolated in a handful of “hotspots,” not spread out over many nations and many locations. » Read more
Groundbreaking Study Finds the "Hotspots" Most Responsible For Deforestation
From World Resource Institute: A new study by WRI and other researchers finds that much of the world’s deforestation is isolated in a handful of “hotspots,” not spread out over many nations and many locations. » Read more
04 Jul 2008
Vague land ownership a factor in Amazon deforestation
A "fragile" land tenure system and "a scarce presence" by the State were identified as key factors in rising Amazon deforestation last week. » Read more
02 Jul 2008
Bolivian certified woods
This is a promotional catalogue for Bolivian woods harvested from certified forests and subsequently processed through chain of custody in compliance with world-recognized standards as set forth by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). » Read more
26 May 2008
Amazon Initiative
WWF is dedicated to building a future in which people live in harmony with nature. Through the Amazon Initiative, we are determined to help protect large enough areas of the Amazon to preserve most of its biodiversity, maintain its ecological functions and services, and support its sustainable development for the benefit of its people and the planet as a whole. » Read more
20 May 2008
Brazil's Incoming Environment Minister Vows to Fight Illegal Logging in Amazon
From the International Herald Tribune: Brasilia, Brazil - Brazil's future environment minister vowed Monday to aggressively fight illegal logging and deforestation in the Amazon rain forest. » Read more
Brazil's Incoming Environment Minister Vows to Fight Illegal Logging in Amazon
From the International Herald Tribune: Brasilia, Brazil - Brazil's future environment minister vowed Monday to aggressively fight illegal logging and deforestation in the Amazon rain forest. » Read more
07 May 2008
WWFolio Bolivia Nr. 13 - quarterly news
Enjoy the April edition of WWF Bolivia's bulletin! » Read more
11 Apr 2008
Brazilian Authorities Seize Illegally Logged Amazonian Timber
From Greenpeace International: Amsterdam, International — The Brazilian environmental agency seems to have finally woken up to the problem of illegally logged Amazonian timber leaving their shores. The Brazilian environmental agency seems to have finally woken up to the problem of illegally logged Amazonian timber leaving their shores. » Read more
Brazilian Authorities Seize Illegally Logged Amazonian Timber
From Greenpeace International: Amsterdam, International — The Brazilian environmental agency seems to have finally woken up to the problem of illegally logged Amazonian timber leaving their shores. The Brazilian environmental agency seems to have finally woken up to the problem of illegally logged Amazonian timber leaving their shores. » Read more
02 Apr 2008
WWF Bolivia receives recognition for its contribution to the forest sector
The National Forestry Chamber awards WWF Bolivia
Santa Cruz, Bolivia - On March 28th, WWF Bolivia, the conservation organization, was awarded a special recognition on behalf of the Bolivian Forestry Chamber for its contribution to the forest sector. The award was received by WWF Bolivia’s Country Representative, Mr. Roger Landivar, during the swearing in ceremony of the Forestry Chamber's Board of Directors during the fourth Wood Industry Business Roundtable, of which WWF and its GFTN (Global Forest and Trade Network) also took part, with the participation of over 30 international GFTN member businessmen. » Read more
