Bali conference close to deal on saving forests


	Bali conference close to deal on saving forests

JICWyllie

12-12-2007 4:06 PM

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environment, forests, i-policy, i-deforestation, i-decrease

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The benefits of Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFP) need to be factored in.

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