WATCH: Rep. Westerman on U.S. Forests
Rep. Joe Westerman discusses the future of American forests.
Smarter Forests: Reimagining Reforestation in Peru
Reforestation in Peru: Researchers use niche modeling and improved seedling techniques to restore Retrophyllum rospigliosii.
Study: Degradation Alters Forests' Trees and Carbon Storage
Study: Forest degradation favors fast-growing, soft-wood trees, reducing carbon storage and harming biodiversity in the Amazon and beyond.
Oregon Forest Owner Aims to Restore Burned Land to Carbon Market
The move would be a first and critics worry it could hurt California’s nascent carbon crediting market that is designed to combat climate change.
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 Scotland’s "Lost Forest," NY forest projects, and Canada’s 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 Canada’s reforestation future: A 2023 study reveals gaps in seed supply, storage, and forecasting—and 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.