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Illegal clearing for agriculture is driving tropical deforestation. Credit - www.mongabay.com
Illegal clearing for agriculture is driving tropical deforestation: Report
May 27, 2021

In a new report, NGO Forest Trends found that at least 69% of tropical forests cleared for agricultural activities such as ranching and farmland between 2013 and 2019 was done in violation of national laws and regulations.

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Waimakariki, Cantebury, New Zealand.
Small Steps Boost Biodiversity Vision
April 23, 2021

Farmers discovered that there are many ways to protect and enhance mahinga kai and biodiversity values while visiting Waimak Farm in Eyreton last week.

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Protected areas vulnerable to growing emphasis on food security. Credit - https://www.theanchor.co.zw/
Protected areas vulnerable to growing emphasis on food security
January 22, 2021

Protected areas are critical to mitigating extinction of species; however, they may also be in conflict with efforts to feed the growing human population.

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The wetland area where the first restoration planting was carried out. Credit - Mark and Felicity Brough/Stuff
Farm biodiversity map highlights falcons, kākahi and glowworms
October 23, 2020

Two North Island farmers are hoping their unique methods of boosting biodiversity and controlling predators on their farm will inspire others. Mark and Felicity Brough created a biodiversity map of their sheep and beef farm at Paerua, near Waitomo, in the central King Country.

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