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Brazilian Indigenous Communities Lead Environmental Preservation

Brazilian indigenous communities have historically resisted invaders and teach how to preserve the environment. With…

Burning Down the House

Growing up in Australia, one is no stranger to raging wind, seas, brutal and harsh…

Mediterranean Forests Are Facing the Unknown

While Mediterranean forests play a vital role in the livelihoods of Mediterranean communities, they are…

Rejuvenating Our Landscapes: How the Next Decade Is Critical for the Planet

As we near the launch of the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration (2021-2030), landscape restoration…

Harnessing the Power of Nature to Heal Herself

The Earth will abide. Mother Nature has provided us with all the tools we need…

Diverse Forests Are Essential for the Future

Trees are the rising stars for tackling the climate crisis. The 2019 EU Green Deal…

The Disappearing of Indonesia’s Rainforests

In early August 2019, I went on a ten-day journey across the Indonesian provinces of…

The EU Green Deal, Biodiversity and Forests: Ingredients for Success

Our future relies on sustainably managed, resilient forests. The EU Green Deal is an opportunity…

In Conversation With Dr. Steven Weiss

Depending on the type and size of the plant, hydropower affects biodiversity in many different…

The City-Forest Nexus

Growing Cities, Building Forests Walking the streets of most global cities today, things seem to…

Urban Forests Make Cities More Sustainable

By 2050, it is estimated that cities will host an additional 2.5 billion urban dwellers.…

Revealing Non-wood Forest Products

The European Forest Institute (EFI) Mediterranean Facility explores and sheds light on the wealth of…

The Secret Power of Shinrin-Yoku

The Art and Science of Japanese Forest Bathing We all know how good being in…

Forests Simply Provide Better Health

Forests are essential to people and the planet. 72% of Europeans live in a city…

Doñana: A Story of Destruction and Hope

Flamingos soaring over shimmering water. The hum of crickets in the scorching heat of an…

Shades of Green

Polluted is often the first thing that comes to mind when discussing cities, but the…

Under Threat: Europe’s Old-Growth Forests

On 21 March people worldwide celebrate the UN International Day of Forests (#IntForestDay). Forests are…

The Hidden Life of Trees

“Trees can’t walk.” (p.186) Once seeds land and catch hold, or when saplings are planted…

Forests Are for Everyone

Remembering our roots is important, today more than ever, so we can stand tall in…
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