Researchers, locals work together to save Ethiopia's 'church forests'

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By Morgan Erickson-DavisMar 3, 2015, 3:22 pm53 ptsTrending
Presenting a workshop on ecosystem services to a roomful of priests in Ethiopia may seem like an unlikely scenario for a conservation biologist to end up in, but for Meg Lowman, it’s an essential part of spreading her passion for bottom-up conservation. “Canopy Meg,” as she’s fondly referred to by her…

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