A Spatiotemporal Model of Shifting Cultivation and Forest Cover Dynamics

This paper describes a spatiotemporal model of resource extraction adapted to the use of forest resources by shifting cultivators. Theoretically grounded in the spatial and household modelling literature, it is a structural simulation model of household decision-making, and includes a demonstration of the concept with a limited data set from southern...  More

Why Tropical Forests Fall

Dennis Garrity and Professor Wangari Maathai are featured prominently in this issue of Living on Earth. Their message shows the vital importance of the ASB agenda, especially the need to address the underlying causes of deforestation. Listen on Real Player | Download mp3 | Read the transcript  More


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Avoided Deforestation with Sustainable Benefits
Peat Swamp

Approximately 20% of emissions that are due to loss of forests and peatlands cannot remain outside the purview of climate change mechanisms. Curbing deforestation is a highly cost-effective way of reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Learn more about our work on Reduced Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation (REDD)

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- ASB PolicyBriefs 10: The Opportunity Costs of Avoiding Emissions from Deforestation
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