(January 07, 2014) Deforestation has dramatically reduced the extent of tropical forests in Bolivia and in the world. Destruction of tropical forests accounts for 20% of all carbon emissions produced by human activity in addition to the loss of biodiversity, impacts on water supplies and health and reduced opportunities for socio-economic and cultural development.  A recent publication conducted by the Tacana Indigenous People's Council (CIPTA) and the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS): "Deforestation scen...

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