The impact of forest degradation due to open-pit mining activities causes sustainable
ecological damage. Mining activities that are not organized due to the mineral exploration
process have resulted in many forest areas experiencing degradation. This degradation
certainly reduces the level of carbon sequestration in the area, impacting the sustainability of
environmental functions around the mining area. The high carbon stock (HCS) approach is a
way to help companies implement their'no deforestation'commitments. The high carbon …

Industrial-scale oil palm cultivation is rapidly expanding in Gabon, where it has the potential
to drive economic growth, but also threatens forest, biodiversity and carbon resources. The
Gabonese government is promoting an ambitious agricultural expansion strategy, while
simultaneously committing to minimize negative environmental impacts of oil palm
agriculture. This study estimates the extent and location of suitable land for oil palm
cultivation in Gabon, based on an analysis of recent trends in plantation permitting. We use …