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Safeguarding forests is an important step in tackling global warming, since deforestation in the tropics produces about 20% of all carbon dioxide emissions. A UN report this week warned that Africa is suffering deforestation at twice the world’s average rate.<\/p>\n

The Wildlife Conservation Society said proceeds from the sale of offsets would be used to protect the 400,000-hectare Makira Forest, which is rich in biodiversity and home to 22 species of lemur.<\/p>\n

Reuters reported that the offsets were expected to sell over 30 years, with prices now at an average of between US$4 and $10 per tonne.<\/p>\n

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