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S1.E1 ∙ Guyane, l'Eldorado Vert

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

Guyana, the green Eldorado: Guyana's rainforest is something of an exception in Amazonia: it is relatively untouched by man and its magnificent forest canopy spans 96% of the area. Faced with demographic pressures, the Guyanese must now try to turn this green hell into genuine green gold.

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S1.E2 ∙ Congo, un Nouveau pacte avec la Forêt

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

Congo, a new deal for the forest: Overexploitation, deforestation and the eradication of native peoples - Just like its Amazonian cousin, central Africa's tropical forest is suffering. Congo-Brazzaville, a country in this region, is fighting to save its forests. Today praised by NGOs worldwide, the Congolese example shows that another form of forestry is possible and even profitable.

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S1.E3 ∙ Les Landes, à l'Aube d'un Nouvel Équilibre

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

The Landes, seeking a new equilibrium: January 2009. Cyclone Klaus devastates the Landes forest, chiefly comprised of huge pine groves planted in the 19th century, changing its future forever. Today, the exclusive farming of maritime pine is being reconsidered in favour of a sustainable economic solution offering a source of hope for the whole region.

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S1.E4 ∙ Sunderbans, la forêt nourricière

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

Sundarbans, the life-giving forest: The Sundarbans mangrove forest runs for a length of 10,000 km2 either side of the Indo-Bangladeshi border. Long neglected and devastated by overexploitation, this huge coastal forest today acts as a great green wall. Comprised of majestic mangroves, it protects the region from climatic hazards.

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S1.E5 ∙ Tasmanie, sauver les derniers géants

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

Tasmania, saving the last of the giants: Supported by the Australian government, Tasmania's major forestry companies have asked UNESCO to de-list thousands of hectares of primal forests. An unprecedented campaign has got underway. With its exceptional geological history, the great rainforest of the Australian island of Tasmania helps to preserve Atlantic biodiversity.

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