We The Forest’s Post

New Webinar Series! Forests are in the news—from wildfires to habitat and species loss to illegal logging, it seems that barely a week goes by that we don’t read or hear something alarming about our forests. And while concerns about our forest future are valid, emphasis on the negative to the exclusion of all other news can be overwhelming and overshadow all that is working in how we manage and conserve our forests. Join us for a new series of webinars during our Matching Gift campaign on Forest Optimism, as we focus on Forest Optimism as a way to tell the stories of what is working across the spectrum of forestry and related research, industry, land management and conservation efforts. Register https://lnkd.in/e-92tzEP

According to international rules, the term ‘deforestation’ only occurs when a forest is converted into another land use, like a shopping mall, farm or housing development. We don’t count formerly forested areas that are now barren as deforested, if the area remains designated for forestry. But could it, should it be classified as forest degradation? Our own Senior Forest Conservation Manager Dave Pearce discusses the genesis of Wildlands' pivotal 2019 Logging Scars report. What kickstarted our investigation into areas that were still barren 30 years or more after logging? What did we assume going into this, and what did we discover? The findings may surprise you. Listen now:https://buff.ly/4aDHcyy

Did you know AF&PA members are committed to sustainable forest management and sourcing wood from responsibly managed forests? It’s even a condition of membership. Dive in and learn how our industry champions sustainable forestry. https://bit.ly/47jrEiw

Every tree tells a story of resilience and interconnectedness. Today, let's marvel at the wonders of our forests and recognize the critical role they play in carbon sequestration and supporting countless species. Planting trees and sustainable forestry are key to our greener future. 🌲🌿 #ForestConservation #TreeChampions

This week's Bird of the Week brings together two subjects that we didn't expect to pair: early 19th-century accessories and "good fire." 🎩🔥 The dapper Red-cockaded Woodpecker (Scientific Name: Dryobates borealis) was once a common sight throughout the mighty longleaf pine forests of the Southeastern United States. Today, only about 15,000 remain. ABC's work with the Sustainable Forestry Initiative is helping inform forest management practices that benefit landowners while maintaining habitat for support of Red-cockaded Woodpeckers & other birds. So what does this all have to do with fire… and what IS a cockade? Find answers to these questions and more at https://bit.ly/474pu5w! #BirdOfTheWeek #RedCockadedWoodpecker #ForestConservation #SustainableForestry #EndangeredSpecies #LongleafPineForest #ForestManagement #FireEcology #ABCBirds #AmericanBirdConservancy

Look at the scale bar on the lower left compared to the size of the orange blobs where forest has burned. Forestry in NWT was a profitable industry until ecoactivists took over the GNWT and GoC. If you think allowing forests to age to the point where fires burn areas 80km wide is good for the environment, or that environmental and economic concerns are not aligned, here is the proof you are mistaken.

A Forest of Your Own: The Pacific Northwest Handbook of Ecological Forestry Presentation by co-author Seth Zuckerman in Ashland, OR Seth Zukerman, co-author of A Forest of Your Own: The Pacific Northwest Handbook of Ecological Forestry, will discuss forest management and ecological forestry. From those who own forested property already to those who dream of someday having a forest to call their own and everyone in between, this presentation will explore how to “read” a forest, sustainable management, wildfire risk reduction, climate change adaptation, ways to enhance wildlife habitat, and watershed protection. https://ow.ly/TIn250RP1O3

The theme of this year's International Day of Forests is 'Forests and Innovation: New solutions for a better world'. While the forestry sector is not widely seen as one of the world's most innovative, there are plenty of new and ongoing developments – within the sector and beyond – with clear potential for implementation and scaling to make transformative impact. In this vein, CIFOR-ICRAF is drawing on emerging innovations from a wide range of sectors to achieve more targeted, efficient, and effective forest conservation. Explore our innovations and learn how they are revolutionizing forest conservation and restoration.>>> #TreesPeoplePlanet #InternationalDayOfForests

Join this webinar on April 17 hosted by the Northern Forest Center offering a panel discussion of the new report Beyond the “Illusion of Preservation” with three of the author group. The report addresses the imbalance of wood production and wood consumption in New England and, laying out a vision for 2060, encourages taking regional responsibility by protecting forests, reducing consumption, and expanding ecological forestry in the region. https://lnkd.in/exKttU7Q

Earth Day 🌎 is an annual celebration on April 22nd to raise awareness about environmental issues and encourage people to take action to protect our planet. Williams Forestry & Associates (WFA) is a company committed to planting native trees and shrubs for a brighter future. To date, we have planted over 500 million native trees and shrubs! Here is a perfect example of what tree and shrub plantings can do for the environment. This was a mine site that we were asked to restore by planting bare root tree and shrub seedlings.  The first photo was taken in 2009, and the second photo was taken in 2017, showing the progress made by WFA in reforesting the disturbed areas.  Most importantly, by working with clients and regulators we were able to establish a healthy and "Native" forest ecosystem back to this site that without planting would most likely have been dominated by invasive and non native species. #plantmoretrees #EarthDay #Sustainability #Environment #CleanAir #NativePlants