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Is it coincidence that of all the conflicts of the twentieth century at least half have been in forested areas? Some people have been asking if this is happenstance or whether there is something about forests that attracts discord. The phenomenon is not only widespread but very worrying, both from the perspective of the threat to the unique ecosystems affected as well as the communities involved. Given these circumstances, a better understanding of the linkages between tropical forests and extreme conflict could assist policymakers and practitioners alike in grappling with the major issues associated with conflict resolution and environmental conservation. Better informed decision makingwould contribute greatly to addressing security concerns, a key issue on the agenda of many governments and international agencies and organizations around the world today.
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DONOVAN, D., DE JONG, W., ABE, KI. (2007). TROPICAL FORESTS AND EXTREME CONFLICT. In: Jong, W.D., Donovan, D., Abe, KI. (eds) Extreme Conflict and Tropical Forests. WORLD FORESTS, vol 5. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4020-5462-4_1
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