Announcing new web site

More than ever, we need innovative solutions and urgent action to ensure that forests continue to provide critical ecosystem services while meeting the growing demands of humanity. Explore our new web site to learn more about WWF's forest work around the world and our approaches to ensure that people live in harmony with nature.

BELOW THE CANOPY

Global forest wildlife populations in significant decline

The first-ever global assessment of forest biodiversity shows that monitored forest-dwelling wildlife populations have shrunk on average by more than half since 1970.

MANAGING FORESTS, SUPPORTING WILDLIFE

Can biodiversity thrive in responsibly logged tropical forests?

Research finds low-impact logging practices in the Peruvian Amazon can contribute to wildlife protection and complement protected areas to provide habitat for many species.

FOREST FIRES

The Amazon is burning – businesses must act now to end deforestation

Now is the time for companies to significantly increase support for and investment in the sustainable management of natural resources.

WILL BALDWIN-CANTELLO | WWF FOREST PRACTICE LEAD

Turning the New York Declaration on Forests to New York Action on Forests

If we’re to avoid the catastrophic impacts of a climate breakdown and achieve the SDGs, then protecting and restoring forests has to be at the top of the policy agenda.

PABLO PACHECO | WWF GLOBAL FOREST LEAD SCIENTIST

Forests: A key piece of the land and climate puzzle

The IPCC report provides a comprehensive look at the forest-related solutions we have that could help us mitigate and adapt to climate change. We now need the political will and action to change the way society values forests.

KAREN MO I FOREST RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT LEAD

Tackling emissions from logging

New research shows that emissions from selective logging in the tropics can be halved by applying the “Reduced Impact Logging for carbon emission reduction” (RIL-C) method.

NEW YORK DECLARATION ON FORESTS

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Announcing new web site

Global forest wildlife populations in significant decline

Can biodiversity thrive in responsibly logged tropical forests?

The Amazon is burning – businesses must act now to end deforestation

Turning the New York Declaration on Forests to New York Action on Forests

Forests: A key piece of the land and climate puzzle

Tackling emissions from logging

WWF statement on NYDF 2019 Progress Assessment

Fires are destroying precious ecosystems. How you can help

Sound recordings provide new insight into wildlife in FSC-certified forests

Discover the marvelous sights and sounds from the Peruvian Amazon

Forensics can prevent illegal wood sales

A shocking surprise in Sabah's restored forest