Farmers in focus: Together with nature

Geraldo Cândido da Silva, known as Dadin, lives with his wife Cida and their two children as farmers in the mountainous region of Zona da Mata, in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The diversity of species on their farm not only benefits the environment but also contributes significantly to the family’s income. Dadin played … Read more

Letters

Riverside forests When we talk about desertification, we should not forget the riverside forests. These have abundant native vegetation and should be recognised as areas of ecological importance – not only for the supply of organic material to the system, but also for other functions such as providing an area of refuge for breeding birds. … Read more