Happy new year.

Slightly belated, as we are already well into 2012.

If your definition of a special place is the sheer wealth of wildlife it supports – then tropical forests are going to be top of many lists. Here at the RSPB we’re proud of our contribution to some notable tropical forest success stories, we’ve been in it for the long haul, over 20 years and counting in West Africa.

You can find out more about our work for rainforests – and support it directly if you would like!

Harapan Forest in Sumatra involves restoring a large area of formally logged tropical forest and involves a wide range of partners and funders – this project has its own blog so you can follow the project directly.

Harapan means hope – and we’re determined to make 2012 a year of hope for the planet’s precious tropical forests.

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