Forestry

Greenpeace welcomes publication of new “Forest Conservation Policy” as a major breakthrough for controversial company

Lawmakers from 33 countries agree to promote REDD+, as Ed Davey calls for countries to redouble their efforts to tackle climate change

Biodiversity initiatives and clamp downs on illegal forestry mean fewer and fewer 'green desert' plantations, investor says

DECC outlines new international forestry strategy designed to support private sector efforts to reduce deforestation

Company's UK arm revises policy to exclude suppliers using wood from protected forests

Governments and businesses pledge £330bn during Rio +20 Earth Summit, including plans to eliminate deforestation from the retail supply chain

Global company commits to halving use of forest-based fibres through increased focus on alternative materials

Phase two of Rainforest Rescue programme aims to establish 30 more sustainable rubber factories and boost local fishing scheme

But fast food giant denies it is a customer of controversial supplier Asia Pulp and Paper

Estate to use unwanted harvested timber to power new biomass combined heat and power unit