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Research in the US shows that areas that have previously been on fire (Snag Forests) have a higher level of biodiversity than areas of forest which have remained healthy. Some researchers have even said controlled forest fires should be encouraged.

Rising population in Madagascar puts pressure on forests to "slash-and-burn" areas often rich in flora and fauna, to clear land to plant crops.

Europe's largest beast is to roam the forests of Romania after 200 years. Adam Vaughan witnesses the buzz as a herd of 17 is released in the Carpathian mountains