When we protect indigenous people's rights, we will be able to prevent deforestation. A coalition of charitable groups and the government of Norway have pledged to spend nearly half a billion dollars on making this happen!
https://t.co/pimHM4Fg6r
The Rattans of Myanmar is coming out soon. I belief this is the first specimen-based treatment of ANY plant group in Myanmar. Exciting #NYBG#WCS#MONREC
Announcing the third annual @thebabefest 9/21 in Brooklyn, NY! This year’s Babefest features performances from @anidifranco, @ResistanceRev, @torreslovesyou, and @amydelilahleon and is a benefit for @emilyslist. Tickets on sale now: https://t.co/Uc2l7kJ9DW
"Local people know a lot more about how to manage tropical forests than we do." I could not agree more with this view. We must rely on indigenous knowledge to save our forests. @YaleE360 https://t.co/BPkkceRfmR
@raverview My book is (finally) out (https://t.co/uTlnTZMRO0),
it got a nice review in Science, and I am planning to retire from NYBG this fall. Lost your e-mail.