Ground Truth Weekly Forest News, January 17
Ground Truth Weekly: Fen restoration, EU timber risks, reforestation transparency, Indigenous data, forest finance, & biodiversity credits.
This Week in Forest Finance January 16
Global forest finance initiatives surpass $10B; milestones in Chile, Canada, & Brazil boost restoration.
Cameroon Aims to Save Forests While Doubling Coffee Production
Cameroon and CAFI sign $60M deal to double cacao, coffee production while protecting forests, but experts warn of deforestation risks.
Global Forest Watch Alert System Tracks Ecosystem Changes
New DIST-ALERT tracks vegetation changes globally, offering near-real-time data for ecosystems like grasslands, forests, and farms.
4 Graphics Explain Los Angeles’ Devastating January Fires
January wildfires in Los Angeles, fueled by climate change, broke records, displacing 175K+ and killing 5. Early-season fires are rare but rising.
Post-Logging Inaction is Better Than Palm Plantations
Logged tropical forests retain high biodiversity and ecological value, making them vital for conservation compared to oil palm plantations.
How Planting a Tree in New Brunswick Costs $27
Honouring loved ones through tree planting offers a unique initiative, with room for more transparency.
Ground Truth Weekly Forest News January 10
Women-led restoration, mapping Canada 2 billion trees, forest finance, nature-based solutions, carbon markets and more... 🌲️🌲️🌳️🌳️🌴️
One Open-Source Atlas to Map Them All
Global Ecosystems Atlas uses AI and remote sensing to map all ecosystems, aiding conservation and tracking biodiversity targets by 2026.
This Week in Forest Finance, January 8
This Week in Forest Finance: $8M for Tribal forestry, $3.2M for WA reforestation, $1.9B for NM fire recovery, and $500K for DRC woodland restoration.
The Biden Administration Record on Old-Growth Forests
Biden's forest plan inventoried old-growth forests but faced delays, highlighting challenges in defining protections and uniting conservation efforts.
In the Arctic, Planting Trees Actually Makes the World Warmer
Planting trees in the Arctic can worsen warming due to albedo effects and soil carbon release, challenging its value as a climate solution.