Land-use planning to protect tropical forests requires understanding the relative impact of alternative uses. Low-impact forest management is crucial to produce timber while conserving biodiversity.
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Mohren, F. Use tropical forests or lose them. Nat Sustain 2, 12–13 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41893-018-0211-0
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