Ground Truth Weekly Forest News January 24
Global reforestation efforts face hurdles but show promise through transparency, data-driven tools, community collaboration, and innovative funding.
This Week in Forest Finance, January 23
Grants fund Scotlandās "Lost Forest," NY forest projects, and Canadaās Ogoki Forest replanting, boosting biodiversity.
War and Parks
Ukrainian conservationists are committed to their work, even as the war drags on.
State-of-the-Art Technology Helps Monitor Amazon
State-of-the-art tech monitors Amazon biodiversity, tracks climate dynamics, and reveals deforestation's impact through sound, sensors, and data.
Accountability in Restoration: Jouzour Loubnan Interview
Jouzour Loubnan discusses transparency and local engagement in Lebanon's reforestation.
Data for Trees: The Info We Need to Grow Canada's Forests
Data powers Canadaās reforestation future: A 2023 study reveals gaps in seed supply, storage, and forecastingāand how to plant smarter.
Ogoni Women Restore Mangroves in Niger Delta
Ogoni women restore degraded Niger Delta mangroves, planting 2.6M+ trees since 2018, reviving fish stocks and boosting local livelihoods.
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 Angelesā 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.