Tag: forests

South American countries are joining forces to protect the Amazon rainforest from the climate crisis. But are they doing enough?

In Nigeria, deforestation is threatening the endangered Cross River gorilla. Here’s how local community members are fighting for its future.

Africa’s forests are under threat from climate change and a growing population. Meet two remarkable women working to change that.

Tree planting is often touted as a climate solution – but what about existing forests? Here’s the case for mangrove conservation.

Mahogany has transformed the face of the Philippines – but at what cost to biodiversity? Here’s why reforestation should focus on native trees.

From AI to the circular bioeconomy, here are five predictions for the future of forests by speakers at the 26th IUFRO World Congress.

Forests provide us with countless resources. But what do they mean to us, really? We asked participants at IUFRO Stockholm 2024.

At the OFAC Hybrid Forum: What is the state of Central African forests?, 700+ experts gathered to discuss ways to protect the Congo Basin.

Ever wanted to build your own tree nursery? From choosing a site to transplanting seeds, here’s a step-by-step guide on how to get started.

Boreal forest is the world’s largest terrestrial biome, but it’s now under threat from climate change. Here’s what we can do about it.

Model Forests are neutral forums where diverse people and groups can have a say in the governance of forest-based landscapes and watersheds.

Deforestation is plummeting in the Amazon rainforest – not only in Brazil, but also in Colombia, Peru and Bolivia. Here’s why.

In the Menabe region of Madagascar, a local community is building resilience by embracing agroforestry and farmer-managed natural regeneration.

Can urban forestry solve climate change? From Brazil to Sierra Leone, here’s how cities are putting nature-based solutions to work.

It's easy to shrug nature off as just "things," but most people see it as a lot more than that, from oxygen to beauty to life itself.