Stewart Mior

At Ground Truth, we believe that planted trees are good and the public has a right to know. Deforestation is among the largest contributing causes to climate change, drought, erosion, and biodiversity loss. In response to this ongoing crisis, the news is filled with stories of large-scale tree-planting projects. But

Understanding the GEO -TREES Initiative Tropical forests globally require increased focus and resources due to the ravages of fires and unauthorized logging. Numerous for-profit entities are increasingly participating in the reforestation of these forests, aiming to earn profits from carbon credits. However, critics contend that the actual carbon reduction effects

Pioneering Precision in Forestry The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into forest management represents a leap forward in ecological data handling. A novel AI methodology, Netflora (developed by Embrapa), seeks to transform the identification and management of valuable forest species, enhancing both the efficiency and sustainability of forest resource utilization.

Summary A 2023 study by Crockett et al. investigates the ability of seedlings from five southwestern US conifer species to survive under hot and dry conditions. These species range from warmer, drier woodlands (e.g., Pinus edulis, P. ponderosa) to cooler, wetter subalpine forests (e.g., Pseudotsuga menziesii, Abies concolor,

Revealing the Efficacy of Forest Restoration Methods Reasons often cited for tree-planting projects include bringing back the habitats of endangered flora and fauna. What can data - based research tell us about this? Are forest restoration initiatives truly effective in reinstating the natural habitats of endangered species? What methods are

Overview In 2023, the world witnessed devastating impacts due to wildfires, with record numbers of forests lost across various continents. These fires were driven by a combination of factors, including climate change, which has led to drier and hotter conditions conducive to wildfires. But what if we could use tree

Unveiling the Power of Explorer.land Visual storytelling plays a crucial role in tree-planting initiatives, transforming how these projects are communicated and understood by a wider audience. Presentations based on images are also generally considered more shareable and engaging on digital platforms compared to text and numerical content. A slick

Harnessing the Power of Open Data for Forest Health Accessing open-source forestry data can often be a daunting task. Despite the critical role this data plays in environmental research and conservation efforts, it remains scattered across various platforms, buried in complex and sometimes inaccessible formats. Many researchers and practitioners face

Summary There’s a lot we can learn from mushrooms. Fungi offer a fascinating glimpse into the resilience and complexity of nature, providing numerous lessons in ecology, biology, and even technology. But for those of us who are major forestry nerds, they can also tell us about the health of

Revitalizing Forests Through Financial Incentives It’s difficult not to wonder sometimes - is planting trees actually an effective way to increase forest cover? Is it all inconsequential in the face of mass deforestation? The same is also true of efforts to protect forest areas. It’s easy to occasionally