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A group of scientists claims that attempts to save many of the world's tropical rainforests will fail, and should be given up in favour of strengthening efforts to conserve those areas which can be saved. They maintain that many rainforests, especially those found in Southeast Asia, are beyond saving due to farming, politics, and existing degradation, such as logging.
31 OCTOBER 1998, P. 24
New Scientist
31 OCTOBER 1998, P. 24

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