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Campbell University is transforming 100 acres of overgrown land along North Carolina's Cape Fear River into a thriving forest ecosystem. The 30-year reforestation project will replace dying, overcrowded trees with healthy ones while protecting water quality and wildlife.
Ghana planted 30 million trees in just one year and became the first African nation to verify every timber export is legally and sustainably sourced. The country is proving that ambitious climate action can happen right now.
The world's largest reforestation fund just raised $1.24 billion to transform 660,000 acres of degraded Latin American land into thriving forests and sustainable plantations. Half will protect native ecosystems while the other half supports responsible forestry, proving conservation and commerce can grow together.
A groundbreaking forestry project in British Columbia is proving that Indigenous wisdom about caring for forests works better than industrial clear-cutting. Early results show leaving 60% of trees intact keeps forests healthy for generations.
The world's largest reforestation fund just closed at $1.24 billion, targeting 660,000 acres of degraded land across Latin America. This groundbreaking effort combines commercial forestry with ecosystem restoration to benefit climate, wildlife, and rural communities.
After devastating storm damage, Irish forestry experts are turning disaster into opportunity by teaching forest owners how to create more resilient woodlands. A hands-on event in Castlerea this week will showcase cutting-edge reforestation techniques that produce better yields than before.
Ukraine and Germany just formalized a groundbreaking forestry partnership that puts sustainable woodworking technology at the center of economic rebuilding. The deal marks a major step toward aligning Ukraine's booming timber sector with European standards while creating jobs and protecting forests.
Scientists in Cumbria are studying underground fungal networks that act like tree support systems, research that could transform how England plants its ambitious 260,000 hectares of new woodland. The tiny organisms might be the secret to helping young trees survive and thrive.
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.