We are literally flushing boreal primary forests down the toilet…
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Iran’s unique and beautiful Hyrcanian Forests have been added to the World Heritage List.
Stretching in an arc along the southern Caspian Sea coast, these fascinating temperate broad-leaved forests have been in continuous evolution for over 25 million years, and are a remnant of forests that used to cover most of the northern temperate region....Two critical articles explaining why we need ecological restoration – not tree planting – to fight climate change and save biodiversity.
Article 1: Intact Forests in the United States: Proforestation Mitigates Climate Change and Serves the Greatest Good Article 2: Regenerate natural forests to store...
Forests and Climate Change: logging in Oregon emits as much carbon as the dirtiest coal plant on Earth.
Scientists say reforestation and better forest management can provide 18 percent of climate change mitigation through 2030. But studies appear to be divided about whether it’s better to prioritize the conservation of old forests or the replanting of young ones. A...See the 2019 Goldman Environmental Prize Ceremony! An uplifting evening of hope and inspiration!
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- 20 Jul 2019
- 20 Jul 2019
- 9 Jul 2019
Stretching in an arc along the southern Caspian Sea coast, these fascinating temperate broad-leaved forests have been in continuous evolution for over 25 million years, and are a remnant of forests that used to cover most of the northern temperate region. See: https://www.iucn.org/news/iucn-43whc/201905/huge-sub-antarctic-area-among-five-sites-recommended-iucn-world-heritage-list
- 2 Jul 2019
Article 1: Intact Forests in the United States: Proforestation Mitigates Climate Change and Serves the Greatest Good Article 2: Regenerate natural forests to store carbon
- 24 May 2019
Scientists say reforestation and better forest management can provide 18 percent of climate change mitigation through 2030. But studies appear to be divided about whether it’s better to prioritize the conservation of old forests or the replanting of young ones. A closer look, however, reconciles these two viewpoints. While young forests tend to absorb more […]
- 1 May 2019
- 1 May 2019
See the story and latest findings from Global Forest Watch: https://www.wri.org/blog/2019/04/world-lost-belgium-sized-area-primary-rainforests-last-year And the Guardian…https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/apr/25/death-by-a-thousand-cuts-vast-expanse-rainforest-lost-in-2018 And the BBC…https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-48037913
- 20 Apr 2019
Nations around the globe have pledged to increase their forest cover by planting millions of trees. But new research shows much of this growth would be in monoculture plantations that would be quickly cut down and do little to tackle climate change or preserve biodiversity.