Many crops can tolerate over 30% shade cover with no drop in yield and yet the Rainforest Alliance only requires 15% shade cover, having reduced this standard over the years. So, should we support the RA?
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Is Rainforest Alliance an effective certification?
The level of shade cover is one of the best ways to determine if forest habitats are being maintained. The good news is that shade-tolerant crops such as cacao can tolerate over 30% shade cover wit…