Managing Forests, Supporting Wildlife: Can biodiversity thrive in responsibly logged tropical forests?

Summary

This paper summarizes two studies conducted in the Peruvian Amazon. The studies examined how forest management affects biodiversity. They found that FSC certified concessions have a greater richness of species and are therefore more similar to undisturbed forest areas than non-certified logging areas. Furthermore, the studies found that densities of large and medium-sized animals were the same or even higher in FSC-certified areas than protected areas.