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Kenya Forest Exchange Builds Africa Conservation Network
Solutions1h ago

Kenya Forest Exchange Builds Africa Conservation Network

A delegation from Côte d'Ivoire visited Kenya's Karura Forest to learn innovative conservation techniques, marking a growing movement of African nations sharing solutions for protecting their ecosystems. The exchange brought together experts from seven organizations to strengthen regional forest management across the continent.

AllAfrica - Environment2 min read
Drax Power Plant to Stop Burning Old-Growth Canadian Trees
Planet Wins13h ago

Drax Power Plant to Stop Burning Old-Growth Canadian Trees

One of Britain's largest power plants is ending its use of controversial Canadian wood pellets after years of criticism for burning trees from old-growth forests. The Yorkshire plant will switch entirely to U.S.-sourced biomass by 2027.

Guardian Environment2 min read
Brazil's Free Tool Tracks Deforestation-Free Exports
Innovation1d ago

Brazil's Free Tool Tracks Deforestation-Free Exports

Brazilian researchers created a free platform that helps farmers prove their products aren't linked to deforestation, making sustainable trade easier for everyone. Four states now use the system, offering a model for transparent environmental tracking worldwide.

Mongabay3 min read
Lasers Map 200,000 Trees to Fight Climate Change
Planet Wins2d ago

Lasers Map 200,000 Trees to Fight Climate Change

Scientists just created the most detailed 3D forest scans ever recorded, measuring over 200,000 trees across three continents to track how forests fight climate change. The groundbreaking data will help satellites monitor Earth's forests more accurately than ever before.

Phys.org - Earth2 min read
Alcoa Pays $36M to Protect Endangered Australian Forest
Planet WinsFeb 20

Alcoa Pays $36M to Protect Endangered Australian Forest

Mining giant Alcoa will pay $36 million to settle claims of unauthorized forest clearing in Australia's endangered Northern Jarrah Forest. The settlement marks the country's largest environmental enforcement payment and signals a shift toward stricter protection of biodiversity hotspots.

Mongabay2 min read
Forests Reduce Major Flood Risk More Than We Thought
Planet WinsFeb 20

Forests Reduce Major Flood Risk More Than We Thought

Scientists just discovered we've been dramatically underestimating how well forests protect communities from devastating floods. A new study reveals the standard method used for decades has missed a crucial piece of the puzzle.

Phys.org3 min read
Ghana Becomes First African Nation to Issue Legal Timber
SolutionsFeb 16

Ghana Becomes First African Nation to Issue Legal Timber

Ghana just made history as the first country in Africa to certify its timber exports are legally sourced, giving European buyers confidence and protecting forests. A new platform will now help farmers finally gain ownership rights to trees on their own land.

AllAfrica - Environment3 min read
Forests Cool Cities by 4°C and Save Thousands of Lives
Planet WinsFeb 13

Forests Cool Cities by 4°C and Save Thousands of Lives

A groundbreaking study reveals forests do far more than store carbon—they lower temperatures, stabilize rainfall, and create livable conditions that protect hundreds of millions from deadly heat. When forests disappear, so does their life-saving cooling power.

Mongabay3 min read
Ghana Bans Mining in Forest Reserves After Mass Campaign
Planet WinsFeb 6

Ghana Bans Mining in Forest Reserves After Mass Campaign

After nationwide protests and a historic grassroots movement, Ghana repealed legislation that had opened 90% of its forest reserves to mining. The victory marks Africa's biggest gold producer choosing forests over gold.

Mongabay2 min read
$290M Deal to Restore North Carolina's Hurricane-Hit Forests
Planet WinsFeb 6

$290M Deal to Restore North Carolina's Hurricane-Hit Forests

The U.S. Forest Service just signed its largest partnership ever to heal western North Carolina's forests after Hurricane Helene. Over the next decade, $290 million will repair damaged wilderness, restore wildlife habitats, and reopen beloved outdoor spaces that bring billions to local communities.

Google News - Wildlife Recovery2 min read
$2.5 Billion Pledge Aims to Save Congo Basin Rainforest
Planet WinsFeb 6

$2.5 Billion Pledge Aims to Save Congo Basin Rainforest

World leaders just committed $2.5 billion to protect the Congo Basin, the planet's second-largest rainforest that millions depend on for survival. The groundbreaking plan includes direct funding for Indigenous communities and innovative financing beyond traditional donors.

Mongabay3 min read
German Forests Absorb 3% More Methane Each Year
Planet WinsFeb 5

German Forests Absorb 3% More Methane Each Year

Forest soils in Germany are becoming better at removing methane from the atmosphere as the climate changes. A groundbreaking 24-year study reveals that warmer, drier conditions actually boost forests' ability to fight this powerful greenhouse gas.

Phys.org - Earth3 min read
Liberia Radio Show Stops Illegal Mining, Returns $685K
SolutionsFeb 4

Liberia Radio Show Stops Illegal Mining, Returns $685K

A journalist-run radio program in Liberia is transforming forest protection by connecting rural communities with government officials, leading to arrests of illegal miners and the return of hundreds of thousands of dollars to local villages.

AllAfrica - Environment3 min read
Lynx Scent Reduces Deer Damage to Young Trees by 40%
Planet WinsJan 29

Lynx Scent Reduces Deer Damage to Young Trees by 40%

Scientists discovered that the smell of lynx alone makes deer less likely to damage tree saplings, offering forests a natural recovery tool. This simple finding could help restore woodlands without expensive human intervention.

Phys.org2 min read
Latin America Leads Climate Solutions With $7B Forest Fund
SolutionsJan 27

Latin America Leads Climate Solutions With $7B Forest Fund

Despite global challenges, Latin America emerged from COP30 with nearly $7 billion committed to protect tropical forests and triple adaptation funding by 2035. The region is proving it can lead climate action while still developing.

Google News - Climate Solution3 min read
Nepal Doubled Forest Cover But Left the Poor Behind
Planet WinsJan 26

Nepal Doubled Forest Cover But Left the Poor Behind

Nepal's famous forest program reversed decades of deforestation and cut rural poverty, but new research reveals the environmental win created a troubling divide. The country's most vulnerable communities missed out on the economic gains that enriched others.

Phys.org - Earth2 min read
Liberia Journalists Stop Illegal Mining, Protect Forests
SolutionsJan 26

Liberia Journalists Stop Illegal Mining, Protect Forests

Independent reporters in Liberia are turning investigations into real action, leading to dozens of arrests, revoked land deals, and $685,000 returned to forest communities. The media watchdog's work shows how journalism can directly protect natural resources and empower rural voices.

AllAfrica - Environment3 min read
Morocco Launches Satellite to Fight Climate Change
InnovationJan 24

Morocco Launches Satellite to Fight Climate Change

Morocco just launched a high-resolution satellite that can spot environmental threats from space, giving the country a powerful new tool to prevent disasters and protect forests. The technology allows authorities to respond faster to fires, earthquakes, and deforestation before they become catastrophes.

Morocco World News2 min read
Ghana Town Bans Illegal Mining, Arrests 13 in Forest Raid
Planet WinsJan 22

Ghana Town Bans Illegal Mining, Arrests 13 in Forest Raid

A small Ghanaian town is proving that community action can protect precious forests. Local watchdogs partnered with forestry officers to dismantle an illegal mining camp and arrest 13 suspects destroying a protected reserve.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
Ghana Official Fights Illegal Logging Despite Threats
Community HeroesJan 22

Ghana Official Fights Illegal Logging Despite Threats

A Ghanaian forestry leader is facing legal pressure after cracking down on illegal logging cartels. Experts say the case will test whether Ghana protects officials who enforce environmental laws.

Myjoyonline Ghana3 min read

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