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.
Reviving Madagascar’s Sainte Luce Littoral Forest
Paul Allen and Fabrice Fomenjanahary of SEED Madagascar share how the Ala Programme restores Sainte Luce, with progress visible on Restor.Eco.
Success Factors for African Land Restoration Projects
A study on African land restoration reveals success factors: social ties, financial incentives, and sustainability for degraded landscapes.
Tech Giants Join Forces for Carbon Credits: Behind the Hype
Google, Meta, Microsoft, and Salesforce join forces in the Symbiosis Coalition to scale forestry carbon credits. Is this a step forward?
3 Key Outcomes from the First Summit on Mangrove Conservation
Global summit unveils a 'Mangrove Breakthrough' plan to halt loss, double conservation, and restore 50% of lost mangroves for climate resilience.
Agroecology: Blueprint for Resilient Farming in Ghana
"With the right support, these methods could generate ecological and economic rewards far beyond Ghana.”
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.