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Santa Barbara Gives Away Free Trees to Fight Climate Change
Acts of Kindness1d ago

Santa Barbara Gives Away Free Trees to Fight Climate Change

Santa Barbara Clean Energy is handing out free drought-resistant native trees to residents who want to cool their neighborhoods and capture carbon. The program returns with six species to choose from, turning backyards into climate solutions one tree at a time.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
DNA Testing Speeds Up Return of America's Lost Tree
Planet Wins2d ago

DNA Testing Speeds Up Return of America's Lost Tree

Scientists can now predict which baby chestnut trees will survive the disease that nearly wiped out the species a century ago. The breakthrough could bring back a tree that once fed wildlife and shaped entire forests.

Google News - Researchers Find3 min read
IFS Officer Planted 1.5M Trees, Turned City Pink
Videos3d ago

IFS Officer Planted 1.5M Trees, Turned City Pink

When Bengaluru faced concrete sprawl in the 1980s, one forestry officer planted pink-blooming trees that now transform the city into a garden paradise every spring. His 40-year legacy proves urban forests can thrive alongside modern cities.

The Better India2 min read
Seattle Company Buries Dead Trees to Fight Climate Change
Planet Wins4d ago

Seattle Company Buries Dead Trees to Fight Climate Change

A Seattle forestry company has found a new way to fight climate change by burying wildfire-killed trees underground and selling carbon credits for keeping carbon locked away. After struggling with tree-planting approaches, Mast Reforestation just completed its first successful biomass burial project in Montana.

Google News - Reforestation3 min read
World Bank Backs Ghana Reforestation and Youth Jobs
Planet WinsFeb 18

World Bank Backs Ghana Reforestation and Youth Jobs

Ghana is partnering with the World Bank to restore its forests while creating thousands of jobs for young people. The collaboration includes tree planting programs, forest protection training, and agroforestry projects that could transform rural economies.

Google News - Reforestation2 min read
Canada Invests $5.9M to Modernize Forest Prediction Tools
InnovationFeb 17

Canada Invests $5.9M to Modernize Forest Prediction Tools

University of Alberta researchers are leading an eight-year project to rebuild computer models that predict forest growth, helping balance timber harvesting with conservation for decades to come. The upgrade will help Western Canada's forests adapt to climate change while supporting sustainable forestry.

Google News - Reforestation2 min read
Chile's Forest Waste Powers New Clean Aviation Fuel Plant
SolutionsFeb 13

Chile's Forest Waste Powers New Clean Aviation Fuel Plant

A Chilean forestry company is turning sawdust into jet fuel, partnering with local gas distributors and German engineers to create sustainable aviation fuel from forest waste and renewable hydrogen. The circular economy project could produce 300 tons of clean fuel annually starting in 2027.

Google News - Chile Renewable Energy3 min read
Melbourne Trees Get 10,000+ Love Letters From Residents
Acts of KindnessFeb 8

Melbourne Trees Get 10,000+ Love Letters From Residents

When Melbourne gave 70,000 trees email addresses to report problems, residents started writing them love letters instead. Over 10,000 heartfelt messages have been sent to the city's urban forest.

Good Good Good2 min read
Ethiopia Launches 10-Year Plan to Scale Agroforestry
Planet WinsFeb 2

Ethiopia Launches 10-Year Plan to Scale Agroforestry

Ethiopia just turned years of planning into action with a new national strategy to expand tree-based farming across the country. The 10-year roadmap aims to fight land degradation and boost food security through coordinated agroforestry efforts.

Regional: ethiopia development (ET)2 min read
Trees Triple Milk Production on Climate-Hit Benin Farms
Planet WinsJan 29

Trees Triple Milk Production on Climate-Hit Benin Farms

Dairy cows in northern Benin are producing three times more milk when raised on farms with native trees instead of open pastures. The simple shift is helping families weather drought and heat waves while keeping herds healthier.

Phys.org3 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
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
Pacific Palisades Plants Trees After Devastating Fire
Planet WinsJan 22

Pacific Palisades Plants Trees After Devastating Fire

After losing entire blocks of trees overnight in the 2025 Palisades Fire, a California community is racing to restore its green canopy one neighborhood at a time. The Palisades Forestry Committee is mapping every street and rallying residents to bring back the shade that defined their town.

Google News - Reforestation2 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
Pine Bark Removes 99% of Antibiotics From Wastewater
Planet WinsJan 22

Pine Bark Removes 99% of Antibiotics From Wastewater

Finnish scientists turned forestry waste into a powerful filter that pulls nearly all antibiotics from water before they reach rivers and drinking supplies. The discovery could help stop the dangerous spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

New Atlas3 min read
Pine Bark Removes 99% of Antibiotics From Water
Planet WinsJan 22

Pine Bark Removes 99% of Antibiotics From Water

Finnish researchers turned a forestry waste product into a powerful water filter that removes pharmaceutical pollution from wastewater. The simple, affordable solution could help prevent antibiotic resistance from spreading in nature.

Phys.org2 min read
E-Library Holds Secret to Saving World's Coffee Supply
SolutionsJan 20

E-Library Holds Secret to Saving World's Coffee Supply

A new digital library compiles every study ever done on climate-friendly coffee farming, giving 25 million struggling farmers the knowledge to save their crops. It could prevent humanitarian disaster and protect economies that depend on coffee exports.

Mongabay2 min read
Chennai's New Tree App Gets 41 Requests in One Week
Planet WinsJan 19

Chennai's New Tree App Gets 41 Requests in One Week

Greater Chennai Corporation launched a one-stop digital platform for tree cutting and pruning requests, receiving 41 applications in its first week. The system replaces a confusing multi-department process with transparent online tracking that protects urban trees while meeting genuine safety needs.

The Hindu2 min read