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.
Mapping the 2BT Program: Insights and Opportunities
Who’s planting the most trees, restoring the most land, or aiding First Nations? 2BT transparency can unlocks these answers—and more.
Palm Oil Expansion Won’t Deforest: Indonesian President
Indonesia’s president defends palm oil expansion, calling oil palms 'trees.' Critics highlight deforestation, biodiversity loss, and CO₂ emissions.
Bamboo Could Lock in Carbon and Slow Climate Change
This fast-growing plant absorbs carbon quickly and can be used to manufacture flooring, furniture, and more.
Ground Truth Weekly Forest News January 3
Canadian wildfires intensify; nature-based solutions, Miyawaki reforestation, Amazon restoration, and carbon credit tech drive global efforts.