Deforestation surged following end of armed conflict in Colombia
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Many forested areas used by insurgents for camouflage and cover were later decimated by illegal industries.
UCLA researcher and Colombian colleagues highlight the importance of good governance of protected areas
UCLA researcher and Colombian colleagues highlight the importance of good governance of protected areas
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End-of-conflict deforestation: Evidence from Colombia's peace
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Nation, World + Society
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A Broken Canopy: Deforestation and Conflict in Colombia
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A Broken Canopy: Deforestation and Conflict in Colombia
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A Broken Canopy: Deforestation and Conflict in Colombia
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Deforestation surged following end of armed conflict in Colombia — Institute of the Environment and Sustainability at UCLA
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IoES in the News — Institute of the Environment and Sustainability at UCLA
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Peter Kareiva — Institute of the Environment and Sustainability at UCLA
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IoES Magazine — Institute of the Environment and Sustainability at UCLA
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Colombia deforestation plummets as peace efforts focus on
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IoES in the News — Institute of the Environment and Sustainability at UCLA
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Colombia deforestation plummets as peace efforts focus on rainforest
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