Forest Stewards Guild’s Post

Excellent summary of a seminar series on “(Re)Considering Planted Forests for the 21st Century,” which was hosted by The Forest School at the Yale School of the Environment and The Forests Dialogue in fall 2022. The series featured a wide range of experts, including our CSO Mark Wishnie who spoke about new opportunities for linking investment in commercial forestry with forest restoration (pp. 30-33). The series also included talks from speakers across academia, conservation nonprofits, the forest products industry, and Indigenous and forest-based communities, sharing various perspectives on the future of planted forests. It is well worth a read! 

⭕ Live now! Shaping tomorrow’s workforce: Novel Green Forest Jobs and the transition from tradition. In this webinar, we will present survey results on Novel Green Forest Jobs and the ongoing work of the Expert Group on Green Jobs. We will shine a spotlight on the success stories of female professionals who transitioned from traditional forestry programs to Novel Green Forest Jobs. Ewa Hermanowicz, Ilaria Doimo, Vera Steinberg, Juliet Achieng, Silvia Melegari, Lioba Rath, Isabelle Claire Dela Paz, International Forestry Students' Association (IFSA), Etifor | Valuing Nature, CEI Bois, Kanton Bern, Forest Stewardship Council

The history of the International Day of Forests can be traced back to 1971 when the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) established World Forestry Day. The day was established to create and raise awareness of the importance of forests for people and the planet. Later, the United Nations General Assembly united the two international commemorations i.e. World Forestry Day and International Day of Forests, and decides to celebrate on 21st March every year. The theme for this year International Day of Forest - Forests and Innovation: New Solutions for a Better World. The best way to celebrate the day is by planting trees around us, educating people about the significance of forests in sustaining our planet and understanding the ways we can encourage afforestation.

New Episode! 451 - Is There a Real White Oak Shortage? with Danna Baxley of The Nature Conservancy The barrel is a magical component to the creation of bourbon and nearly 95% of all bourbon goes into white oak. But what's the problem with this? Bourbon can only be used in a charred barrel once. After that, it needs to find a new home. Now that may sound wasteful but the bourbon market is only a very small contributor to the current white oak problem. To help us better understand about forestry and the white oak supply I've invited Daana Baxley from the Nature Conservancy in Kentucky to join the show. She gives some great insight into the current state of white oak trees and what is currently being done to protect our forests. I've never known what it takes to manage forests and this episode will give you an insight into grading and how invasive species of trees continue to decline the white oak population. But more so, Daana gives us some insight if we will ever experience a white oak shortage in the future and what we can do to help protect it. 🎧 brbn.at/451

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What an innovation and how many opportunities

Let's talk about how trees impact health and well-being. 🌳 💪 If we take a systems approach to tree planting projects, we can start to see the far-reaching impacts that these projects have, especially on human ecologies. 📢 Join this webinar, taking place on July 25th to learn from a panel of experts in forestry, human health, natural asset management and climate-resilient infrastructure as they speak to the myriad benefits rooted in vibrant urban forests and how communities can make the business case for planting and protecting trees. 👇

The ability to scan entire forests from the air is an incredible advancement in technology that holds immense potential for environmental conservation and sustainability. Tools like Treeswift, facilitated by organizations like UpLink and supported by partners committed to achieving the SDGs, offer innovative solutions for monitoring and protecting our planet's vital forest ecosystems. By joining UpLink's dynamic innovation ecosystem, individuals and organizations can leverage this groundbreaking technology to connect with purpose-driven investors and start-ups dedicated to making a positive impact. Together, we can harness the power of innovation to address pressing global challenges and work towards a more sustainable future for generations to come. This collaboration between technology, environmental organizations, and stakeholders underscores the importance of collective action in achieving the SDGs and preserving our planet's natural resources. Let's embrace these opportunities to drive positive change and create a healthier, greener world for all.

Impressive & worth using by nation states to monitor & sustainably improve forestation to combat climate change adversaries & support measurable, quick, smooth & sustainable energy transition and wildlife conservation.

Cultivating a Greener Tomorrow 🌿🌍 - At the National Scientific Conference, we're sowing the seeds of change by embracing knowledge in the fight against climate change through forestry. Together, we can unlock the potential of our forests to heal our planet