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.
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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.
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.
Are Tree Plantations Sustainable? With Gianluca Cerullo
Planting trees isn’t always eco-friendly. Gianluca Cerullo urges scrutiny of plantations to combat greenwashing in an interview with Ground Truth.
Reforesting the Amazon: America's DFC Steps In
DFC to invest in Mombak's Amazon reforestation, planting trees, restoring ecosystems, and leveraging carbon credits for climate action.
Ground Truth Weekly Forest News November 28 📰
New updates: Kenyan agroforestry, open source forest data advances sustainability and compliance, Scotland leads UK reforestation. And more!
Interview: Alexander Watson of OpenForests' explorer.land 🛰️
Alexander Watson of explorer.land shares his thoughts on tree mapping software and digital storytelling for nature-based solutions.
The Air We Breathe: Interview with Sachit Mahajan 💨
"It really bridges that gap between what’s measured officially and what people actually experience on the ground," he said.
Inequality in Tropical Forest Data Collection
Moving from an extractive system to one of collaboration is key...
Data Fixers: The Scientific Method of Investigating Deforestation
"We can craft unique narratives, find stories we wouldn’t uncover otherwise, discover hidden facts, and challenge exaggerated or completely false official versions" Luiz writes. Many environmentalists argue that this is critical for preserving Brazil's endangered rainforests.