Going green is all the rage these days and for good reason! It’s more important than ever to do our part to help preserve our planet. There are many ways that each of us can make a difference, and it doesn’t have to be difficult. As our world becomes more and more industrialized, it’s more important than ever to take…
The Australian government has made changes to the Emissions Reduction Fund that will benefit plantations in Tasmania. The Assistant Minister for Forestry and Fisheries, Jonno Duniam said that the new ERF Plantation Forestry Method would boost Australia’s plantation forestry sector by creating jobs in both communities it supports as well as boosting productivity. Under the ERF, emissions reduction projects can…
Researchers from the University of Exeter have found that by using elements in farming practice, Rewilding landscapes can help restore ecosystems and produce high-quality food. Imagine a world where farmers and ranchers work with nature, instead of against it, to produce food. This is the goal of agricultural rewilding- an approach to land management that restores ecosystems to their natural…
The Mapperton Estate in west Dorset is one of the latest examples of a growing trend towards rewilding in the UK. Faced with dwindling agricultural revenues and the need for significant repairs, the owners of the estate have decided to return 450 acres (182 hectares) of unproductive farmland to nature. The resulting wilderness will provide a home for wildlife and…
Rewilding Europe is a project that is working to reintroduce species such as the Iberian lynx, wild horses, and black vultures back into eastern Spain. The goal of the project is to restore the natural balance of the area and create a sustainable ecosystem. Spain is reintroducing black vultures, lynx, and wild horses to the Iberian highlands as part of…
Rewilding is the process of restoring a damaged area of land to its natural state. This can be done by removing human-made structures and reintroducing native plant and animal species. Proponents of rewilding argue that it is the best way to restore ecosystems that have been damaged by humans. Critics say that rewilding is too risky and could lead to…
The Scottish Highlands are one of the most beautiful and wild places in the world. Stretching from the west coast to Loch Ness, this region is home to a diverse array of wildlife, including red deer, eagles, and golden eagles. The Affric Highlands initiative is a 30-year project that aims to restore nature in this area by increasing connected habitats…
Destruction of forests is now one of the leading causes of climate change, with over half coming from industrial-scale clearances. However, we often seem unaware that these habitats provide vital organic infrastructure to some of the earth’s most diverse collections of life including our own. Forests are one of the most important parts of our planet. They play a vital…
Cash payments to rural villagers for conserving tropical forests can have long-term benefits, finds a new study from CU Boulder. ➡️ Paying forest users to cut down fewer trees boosts conservation not only while the payments are being made but even after they’re discontinued, according to the study. ➡️ The study also found that when forest users trust each other,…
It’s no secret that forests are a crucial part of our planet. Not only do they provide us with oxygen and help regulate the climate, but they also play an important role in the economy. Unfortunately, humans are putting a lot of stress on our forests, which is why it’s important for all of us to do our part in…