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Congo Basin passes 1 million ha milestone in swing to sustainable forestry

source: ENN | Aug 04, 08 | submitted by Ryan

WWF today announced that more than one million hectares of Congo Basin forests have achieved certification under the world’s leading sustainable forestry scheme. The world’s second largest block of rainforests, the Congo Basin is a haven for indigenous peoples and endangered species like elephants and gorillas. It is also important in sequestering carbon and safeguarding water supply and quality.

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