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7M hectares of Philippine land are forested — and that’s bad news The country has been vulnerable to massive flooding linked to deforestation. The coronavirus pandemic is also a catastrophe that arose from populations occupying wild animal habitats. BY KAROL ILAGAN May 12, 2021 | 02:04:00 PM Key findings: Forest loss persists in the Philippines even with a log ban and protection laws in place. ...

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7M hectares of Philippine land is forested — and that’s bad news The country has been vulnerable to massive flooding linked to deforestation. The coronavirus pandemic is also a catastrophe that arose from populations occupying wild animal habitats. BY KAROL ILAGAN May 12, 2021 | 02:04:00 PM Key findings: Forest loss persists in the Philippines even with a log ban and protection laws in place. F...

7M hectares of Philippine land are forested — and that’s bad news The country has been vulnerable to massive flooding linked to deforestation. The coronavirus pandemic is also a catastrophe that arose from populations occupying wild animal habitats. BY KAROL ILAGAN May 12, 2021 | 02:04:00 PM Key findings: Forest loss persists in the Philippines even with a log ban and protection laws in place. ...

TIMELINE: Losing, saving Philippine forests Here is a summary of how Philippine forests were managed (and plundered), from pre-colonial times to present. BY KAROL ILAGAN May 12, 2021 | 02:00:00 PM     Christian missionaries found paradise when they first set foot on the Philippine archipelago. They described forests extending from the shores to the mountaintops. Lush forests covered 27.5 million ...

Updated 5/7/2021 11:35 AM Editors note: DuPage Foundation is partnering with the Daily Herald to bring you a new series celebrating the powerful role philanthropy plays in our community. "Leaders & Legacies: Stories of Local Impact" will be a recurring feature highlighting the inspiring stories of local individuals, families and businesses that have made or are making a lasting impact through their generosity and leadership. The series begins with the late philanthropist Brooks McCormick.   Am...

Share this article Share this article PORTLAND, Ore., May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Oregon Tourism Commission, dba Travel Oregon has awarded $2,408,264.67 through its Competitive & Recovery Grant Program to support economic recovery by investing in projects that enhance and expand the visitor experience and prepare communities and visitors for COVID-19 safe travel. For this grant cycle, Travel Oregon received more than 400 applications with a request greater than $18 million. "These projec...

Travel Oregon awards more than $2.4 million in COVID-19 recovery grants, several in C. Oregon PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Tourism Commission, doing business as Travel Oregon, has awarded more than $2.4 million through its Competitive & Recovery Grant Program to support economic recovery by investing in projects that enhance and expand the visitor experience and prepare communities and visitors for COVID-19-safe travel. For this grant cycle, Travel Oregon received more than 400 applic...

Who was Joseph T. Rothrock and why are we celebrating him in Pennsylvania this week? Updated 11:10 AM; Today 10:11 AM A photo by Harris & Ewing now held in the Library of Congress shows Joseph T. Rothrock, the “Father of Pennsylvania Forestry” in the mountains of Pennsylvania. Facebook Share Joseph Rothrock, widely known as the Father of Pennsylvania Forestry, has his name attached to this week in the state, largely thanks to the work of the Pennsylvania Parks and Forest Foundation. The f...

The efforts are unique in that they are not solely reliant on the U.S. Forest Service. These mitigation efforts are collaborative in effort through Envision Chaffee County, National Forest Foundation and American Forest Foundation. The efforts are considered part of a priority landscape by the Rocky Mountain Restoration Initiative. Envision Chaffee County is a local movement that facilitates longer-term actions and views for the sake of healthy forests, wildlife, water, agriculture and the econ...