India’s Forests Shift Towards Plantations
India’s 2023 forest survey shows a slight rise in forest/tree cover but highlights alarming declines in biodiversity-rich zones and mangroves.
Ground Truth Weekly Forest News December 27
This week in forest news: OpenClimate.fund empowers open-source climate projects; B.C. plants 280M trees; AI aids mangrove revival.
Intro to Forest Definitions in Two Minutes
The definition of "forest" varies: government views highlight management success, while conservationists stress ecological depth.
This Week in Forest Finance December 26
Global forestry initiatives tackle climate change: from Manitoba to Congo, follow the money for projects restore forests and and empower communities.
AI in the Mangroves: Charting Asir’s Path to Coastal Revival
A Generalized Additive Model (GAM) pinpoints areas ideal for mangrove restoration with 91% predictive accuracy.
Will Nepal Receive World Bank Carbon Funds?
Nepal's forest communities may face challenges accessing $45M in World Bank carbon funds due to bureaucratic hurdles.
How Carbon Markets Affect Indigenous Peoples in Guyana
Carbon credits in Guyana raise funds but reduce Indigenous land control, with rushed plans leaving communities feeling excluded and underserved.
South Korea Slashes Forest Biomass Energy Subsidies
South Korea ends subsidies for new biomass projects, imported fuels, and cofiring plants by 2025, shifting focus to domestic forest biomass.
Ground Truth Weekly Forest News December 19
Big Tech Symbiosis Coalition for nature-based carbon credits, amazon native reforestation, national project, FAO, VERRA, blockchain forest monitoring, and more...
This Week in Forest Finance, December 18
Forest Finance: Colombia’s mangroves, Brazil’s babassu forests, Australia’s plantations, and Canada’s forest restoration drive sustainability.
Judge Tosses $33M Timber Lawsuit Over 2020 Wildfire Response
A federal judge denied Freres timber companies’ complaint that firefighters did not do everything possible to stop the spread of the Beachie Creek Fire
Brazil's Paper Industry Adopts Blockchain for EUDR Compliance
Brazil's paper industry invests in blockchain to meet EU deforestation rules, aiming for compliance without disrupting operations.