Forests are critical resources in halting poverty
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“We have seen that balancing the economic, social and ecological do not always go hand in hand. This has a lot to do with poor governance in many countries, resulting in over exploitation,
illegal activities and ignoring the multiple benefits of forests. What we need is to follow sustainable forest management principles. Sustainable forest management in theory will address
both biodiversity loss and poverty reduction,” Yurdi Yasmi, forest policy officer at FAO, says.