Deforestation Drops But Degradation Soars in Amazon
This article by Rhett Ayers Butler originally appeared in Mongabay.
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Ground Truth Weekly Forest News January 31
Reforestation leads climate action: $1.5B for the Amazon, IUCN updates NbS—and much more.
This Week In Forest Finance, January 30
Forest finance updates: $450K in NY grants, NZ afforestation funds, $1.5B Amazon project, Manulife & Microsoft invest in carbon credits.
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Rep. Joe Westerman discusses the future of American forests.
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.
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.