Deforestation is one of the most critical issues threatening biodiversity and the health of our planet. The loss of forests jeopardises the survival of countless plant and animal species worldwide. In this blog post, we explore everything you need to know about the causes and effects of deforestation and what urgent conservation action is needed to protect our planet’s rich biodiversity. What […]

Tropical forests play a crucial role in tackling climate change, providing critical ecosystem services that support global resilience, food security, and sustainable livelihoods. To meet international commitments like the Paris Agreement and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), countries need robust forest data, effective monitoring systems, responsive forest-related policies, and stakeholder collaboration.   Through the UK-funded Accelerating Innovative Monitoring for Forests (AIM4Forests) programme, the […]

Overview Local communities can now gain new rights to control access and use of their surrounding forests. Through the Forests Act, 2015, the Director of Forestry may recognise, with the consent of the Chief of the area, persons living in close proximity to or having strong traditional or livelihood ties to an area of forest. The Director may enter into […]

In 2019, there were around 100 families living in the Katanino Forest Reserve, cutting down trees to produce charcoal in mud-covered kilns, and selling the fuel by the bag on a nearby road leading to major cities in Zambia’s Copperbelt province. That same year, conservation group WeForest began working with the Zambian Forestry Department and members of the local community […]

CHALLENGE Forests and related resources in Zambia represent the lifeline of rural economies and daily subsistence. The forest sector currently contributes about 5.2% to the country’s GDP, and provides formal and informal employment to about 1.1 million people. The Government of Zambia seeks to manage and enhance forest products and services in order to mitigate climate change, boost income generation, […]

Forest conservation is the practice of planting and maintaining forested areas for the benefit and sustainability of future generations. The conservation of forest also stands & aims at a quick shift in the composition of trees species and age distribution. Forest conservation involves the upkeep of the natural resources within a forest that are beneficial to both humans and the […]