Legal Land Theft
In most countries with tropical forests, governments uphold the colonial legacy that declared the State to be the owner of forest lands. This has enabled governments to legally grant land to private investors, often violating communities' customary ownership of the land. As a result, corporate activities that destroy forests continue to expand.
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3 June 2015
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9 December 2014
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11 September 2013
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11 September 2013
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11 June 2012
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30 April 2012
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30 January 2010
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12 October 2005
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27 September 2004