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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30 January 2010
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26 January 2007
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12 October 2005
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27 September 2004
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19 August 2003
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3 May 2003