Ground Truth Weekly Forest News December 12
Philip Morris funds Atlantic Forest restoration | UK Tree Planting Taskforce expands | Indonesia’s reforestation plans.
Biodiversity in Brazil's Atlantic Forest Restoration
Atlantic Forest reforestation in Brazil lacks biodiversity. Study shows need for species diversity, regional flora, and better planting strategies.
Forest Carbon Monitoring Tool Aims to Use AI
Planet aims to fill this gap with the Forest Carbon Monitoring tool.
Labour Government to Scale Up UK Tree Planting
UK tree planting expands as Labour Government minister Mary Creagh launches a taskforce to drive reforestation across all four nations.
Greenland is Getting Greener in Narsarsuaq’s Arboretum
Greenland's greening unites Amaroq Minerals, tree enthusiast Kenneth Høegh, and locals, blending mining and reforestation in Narsarsuaq’s arboretum.
Carbon Trading Market Could be Held Hostage by Speculators
Habitat protection in the tropics needs generous and reliable funding.
Ground Truth Weekly Forest News December 7
The internet of trees, Uganda's forest comeback, US investment in Amazon restoration and more.
Are Tree Plantations Sustainable? With Gianluca Cerullo
Planting trees isn’t always eco-friendly. Gianluca Cerullo urges scrutiny of plantations to combat greenwashing in an interview with Ground Truth.
Mangrove Restoration Tracker Tool: Interview With Tom Worthington
Mangroves in Indonesia face threats; new tree mapping software tracks restoration success, blending biophysical and socioeconomic insights.
Reforesting the Amazon: America's DFC Steps In
DFC to invest in Mombak's Amazon reforestation, planting trees, restoring ecosystems, and leveraging carbon credits for climate action.
Can China’s ‘Ecological Redlines’ Help Other Countries?
China’s experience of drawing up protected areas and satellite cooperation with Brazil can boost progress towards 2030 targets, scientist Gao Jixi tells Dialogue Earth
Nature-Based Solutions: Affordable and Effective 🌱
At COP29, nature-based solutions take center stage. Affordable, effective, and key to climate action, they demand global attention now.