Forest publications, statements and reports

Virunga National Park - a World Heritage site in danger

This policy position outlines our deep concern that Africa’s oldest national park is threatened by oil development. This contravenes its protected area status and is a big risk to the integrity of Virunga National Park.

Profitability and Sustainability in Palm Oil Production

Analysis of Incremental Financial Costs and Benefits of RSPO Compliance

Barking up the right tree?

A study of local authorities' timber procurement policies.

Palm Oil Buyers’ Scorecard 2011

In 2009, WWF’s first Palm Oil Buyers’ Scorecard revealed that a small group of forward-thinking companies had made commitments to use only sustainable palm oil and that some of these had been followed up with tangible action.

WWF Living Forests report
Chapter 2: Forests and energy

WWF Living Forests report Chapter 2: Forests and energy
2011

Unlocking forest bonds: a workshop report

A high-level workshop on innovative finance for tropical forests

WWF GFTN-UK Annual Report 2010/11

Tackling emissions from forests

For the World Forum on Enterprise and the Environment

Palm oil

For the World Forum on Enterprise and the Environment

Soy and beef

For the World Forum on Enterprise and the Environment

Timber and wood products

For the World Forum on Enterprise and the Environment

Soya and the Cerrado

The Brazilian Cerrado is a vast mosaic of contrasting landscapes that makes it the most biodiverse savannah region on the planet. It is undoubtedly one of the world’s great natural assets. Yet this extraordinary area is facing destruction on a huge scale due to the rapid expansion of beef, soya and other crops.

Living Forests report -
Chapter 1

Forests for a living planet

Livestock consumption and climate change

This report lays out a framework to help producers, policy makers and environmental groups to discuss and address the contribution of livestock products to climate change.

Living Planet Report 2010

The protection of biodiversity and ecosystems must be a priority in our quest to build a stronger, fairer and cleaner world economy. Rather than an excuse to delay further action, the recent financial and economic crisis should serve as a reminder of the urgency of developing greener economies. Both WWF and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) are contributing to this goal.

The Living Planet Report is helping raise public awareness of the pressures on the biosphere and spreading the message that “business as usual” is not an option. The report contributes to fostering action, as what gets measured gets managed.

WWF GFTN-UK Annual Report 2009/10

Forest & Trade Network Annual Report 2008/9

WWF Guide to Buying Paper

Illegal wood for the European market

An analysis of the EU import and export of illegal wood and related products
July 2008
This report is based and adapted from a broader study by WWF-Germany

Living Planet Report 2008

Note: find out about the 2010 Living Planet Report here

The 2008 edition of the WWF Living Planet Report reveals a planet in environmental crisis. Only urgent action to curb our rampant consumption can prevent ecological recession sliding into irreversible breakdown.