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.
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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.
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.
4 Graphics Explain Los Angeles’ 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.
Ground Truth Weekly Forest News January 10
Women-led restoration, mapping Canada 2 billion trees, forest finance, nature-based solutions, carbon markets and more... 🌲️🌲️🌳️🌳️🌴️
This Week in Forest Finance, January 8
This Week in Forest Finance: $8M for Tribal forestry, $3.2M for WA reforestation, $1.9B for NM fire recovery, and $500K for DRC woodland restoration.
The Biden Administration Record on Old-Growth Forests
Biden's forest plan inventoried old-growth forests but faced delays, highlighting challenges in defining protections and uniting conservation efforts.
In the Arctic, Planting Trees Actually Makes the World Warmer
Planting trees in the Arctic can worsen warming due to albedo effects and soil carbon release, challenging its value as a climate solution.