Stories from the Forest

Behind every forest product, conserved territory, and living tradition are people, knowledge, and relationships that sustain them. From forest honey and almaciga to Indigenous youth leadership, women's experiences, and community-led conservation, explore stories from the landscapes and communities we work alongside, stories of rights, livelihoods, culture, and caring for living forests.

ICCA

Stories and field notes from Indigenous territories highlighting wildlife signals, traditional ecological knowledge, and why ICCAs matter for biodiversity and community-led conservation.

Clusters of pale blue jade vine flowers hanging beside a mossy tree trunk in a forest in Mindanao

Spotted in the ICCA Field: How Communities Read Ecosystem Health Through Wildlife Signals

Field notes from Mindanao: three remarkable plant sightings reveal how Indigenous communities read ecosystem health through “wildlife signals” and why protecting ICCAs protects life.

NTFP-EP Philippines

Mar 34 min read