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Ecologists oppose government land reforms of the Hato Piñero, dedicated to cattle ranching and rich in plant and animal life. / Photo credit: Hato Piñero.

By Yensi Rivero

Agrarian Reform Reaches the Forest Edge

The land intervention policy of Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez could hurt nature preserves that are that are rich in biological resources, warn environmentalists.

Cat's claw, a Peruvian plant being exploited by foreign pharmaceutical companies. / No photo credit.

By Abraham Lama

How Much Is the Biodiversity of the Andes Worth?

The issue of access to genetic resources will continue to complicate free trade negotiations with the United States, warn Peruvian experts on the eve of the seventh round of talks, to begin Feb. 7.

By Julio Godoy

Human Development at the Service of Wildlife

Improving the quality of life in the communities of the developing South is indispensable for protecting species diversity, said eminent biologist Edward O. Wilson in a conversation with Tierramérica.

Planting 75 million trees in Guatemala... Honduran journalist sued for defending the environment... Bio-construction at the World Social Forum... Chilean ecologists applaud energy efficiency plan... Community education to protect Caribbean bird... Venezuelan Indians for water, against coal...

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