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A timber truck fully loaded with logs drives over a very simple wooden bridge in a forest.
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A timber truck fully loaded with logs drives over a very simple wooden bridge in a forest.
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Commentary on independence in research published. Researchers can engage with policy makers in different intensities.

This poses challenges to the independence of any scientist, specifically if involved in governance research.

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Our recent commentary summarizes the currently ongoing discussion in the field of tropical deforestation policies, highlights challenges and opportunities and encourages a critical reflection by the researchers involved.

  • Fischer R, Karcher DB (2022) Tropical deforestation: Does researchers' direct engagement with decision makers yield more policy impact and what are trade-offs with scientific independence? Forest Pol Econ 141:102759, DOI:10.1016/j.forpol.2022.102759
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