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Isle of Man Plants 30,000 Trees to Restore Lost Rainforest
Planet WinsMay 20

Isle of Man Plants 30,000 Trees to Restore Lost Rainforest

Hundreds of volunteers helped plant 30,000 trees on the Isle of Man over three years, with survival rates reaching 98% in some areas. The tiny island sits in a perfect climate zone to restore temperate rainforests that once covered nearly all of its land.

BBC Science2 min read
Volunteers Restore England's Vanishing Rainforest
Planet WinsApr 19

Volunteers Restore England's Vanishing Rainforest

A rare temperate rainforest in England's Lake District is getting a second chance thanks to dedicated volunteers restoring ancient woodland that once covered a fifth of Britain. During Earth Week, every donation to save this moss-covered treasure will be matched dollar for dollar.

BBC Science2 min read
Alaska Court Saves World's Largest Temperate Rainforest
Planet WinsApr 13

Alaska Court Saves World's Largest Temperate Rainforest

A federal judge blocked logging companies from cutting ancient trees in Alaska's Tongass National Forest, protecting critical habitat for bald eagles, bears, and endangered species. The case was dismissed with prejudice, meaning the logging industry can never sue on these grounds again.

Good News Network2 min read
Isle of Man Plants 30,000 Trees, Beats Rainforest Goal
Planet WinsApr 9

Isle of Man Plants 30,000 Trees, Beats Rainforest Goal

Volunteers on the Isle of Man just finished planting 30,000 trees in three years, creating a 100-acre temperate rainforest that exceeded their original goal by 30 acres. Parents brought their children to plant trees they'll one day walk through as adults.

Good News Network2 min read
Isle of Man Plants 30,000 Trees Two Years Ahead of Schedule
Planet WinsMar 31

Isle of Man Plants 30,000 Trees Two Years Ahead of Schedule

Volunteers on the Isle of Man just completed planting 30,000 native trees to create a temperate rainforest, finishing their ambitious project two years early. The woodland will boost biodiversity, improve flood defenses, and offer mental health benefits for generations to come.

BBC Science2 min read
800 Young Trees Planted to Expand England's Ancient Rainforest
Planet WinsMar 1

800 Young Trees Planted to Expand England's Ancient Rainforest

Volunteers just planted 800 young trees at one of England's rarest temperate rainforests, bringing new life to an ancient woodland that's survived for centuries. The effort at Dartmoor's Wistman's Wood marks the latest chapter in a long-term mission to restore these vanishing ecosystems.

BBC Science2 min read