Helping Ethiopian Women Go From Surviving to Thriving
April 9, 2018
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“In all my forest conservation work, I am passionate about always doing something for local women as well as for the trees. This is one
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Penang Hill’s 2018 bid for Unesco status boosted by findings of world’s first whole-forest biodiversity survey
December 19, 2017
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From South China Morning Post: Scientists have reported four new species found during an unprecedented top-to-bottom rainforest study at Penang Hill, Malaysia. The recent two-week
New species discovered in Malaysian rainforest during unprecedented survey
December 8, 2017
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California Academy of Sciences team joins Malaysian colleagues to survey region’s rich biodiversity; data to support UNESCO nomination. SAN FRANCISCO (December 6, 2017) – This
Ethiopia’s Sacred Forests Are Shrinking
October 23, 2017
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From OZY.com: Since receiving his forestry degree from Alemaya University of Agriculture in 1992, Wassie has been working to save, restore and expand Ethiopia’s rapidly
Scientists suggest a “spiritual metric” for protecting global forests
October 22, 2017
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From California Academy of Sciences: From the sacred church forests of Ethiopia to the revered groves of Bhutan, political and religious leaders around the world
Assessing Sacred Forests in Ethiopia, India and elsewhere
July 23, 2017
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Article written by Dr. Lowman and Palatty Allesh Sinu in BioScience: Increasing degradation of tropical forests prompts the consideration of unconventional ideas to promote conservation.
CanopyMeg talks about trees in honor of Earth Week
May 21, 2017
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Audio of Dr. Lowman’s talk “The Money Tree – Are Forests Really Worth Saving?” sponsored by the The Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast and
How Building a Wall Can Save a Forest
May 12, 2017
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Dr. Meg Lowman continues to work on protecting the ancient forests in Ethiopia. Next month, Dr. Lowman plans to help a women’s monastery build a
Spotlight on SciComm: Meg Lowman
April 23, 2017
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Alexa McKay, editor at Nature Communications, conducted brief Q&A interviews with scientists who have actively engaged in outreach and science communication. Alexa helped to coordinate
CanopyMeg interviewed by KQED in San Francisco, CA on International Women’s Day
March 9, 2017
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Dr. Meg Lowman talks about her “Life in the Treetops” and Women in Science during an interview on KQED Radio’s Forum. Meg Lowman has spent