Forest News #22

This month we talk about urban forests and green infrastructure, or why and how cities are changing and becoming greener. We start with an inspiring video and then cover different examples around the world. To close off, two extra videos about how trees can (or cannot) help with climate change.

Forest News #21

This month: after 5 years as a private initiative, Reforestation World is now a non-profit association, registered in Switzerland. We briefly talk about our past work and future plans. In addition, the video above and a short comment on the recent COP26 bring some perspective on the larger context for restoration initiatives. Enjoy the read and have a good start in the new year!

Forest News #20

This is a special issue of Forest News! Against the backdrop of these last 18 months, we decided to go on a longer reflexion about why restoration is a process of change, and why change is such a challenge for us. It’s a longer Summer read, with several videos, so be sure to check it. We hope you enjoy it!

Forest News #19

This month: news from our network, tapping into big data and tackling gender equality issues in restoration. Enjoy the read!

Robin Chazdon and Sarah Wilson

Robin Chazdon and Sarah Wilson are two researchers with a long experience in ecological restoration and conservation. Their work links academia and practice across a wide range of ecosystems and human systems, keeping an holistic perspective on different approaches, opportunities and issues.

Forest News #18

This month we look at how forest restoration might benefit – but also be strongly challenged – by the current large-scale measures being proposed in the wake of the pandemic crisis. Do we risk missing the forest for the trees? We also take a quick look at the rewilding movement, before closing with a suggested online course. Read on!