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⭕ 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

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! 

At the 24th Annual Economic Forecast Conference Director David Shabazian spoke of potential in energy, agricultural, forestry, and recreational resources of the North State for sustainable, equitable planning. The conference theme of “future-proofing” the North State economy fits perfectly with Conservation’s framework for conserving and utilizing natural resources as a foundational component of building resilient economies. Learn more about our Natural and Working Lands framework at naturalworkinglands.com.

Looking forward to speaking at the #CFIB conference in London next week!🇬🇧🌱 Today, investors and companies are still wary of financing #NBS projects due to the many risks involved in the forestry and carbon markets. However, I will show you how Terraformation's approach is set up to address such risks and turn them into opportunities. #CIFB #NBS #Nativerestoration #impactatscale #VCM #removals

American Forests' 2023 Annual Report is here! Discover our key initiatives in reforestation, urban forestry, and climate advocacy. See the impact we've made and our future plans. 🌲🌿 Read the full report here: https://bit.ly/3wUCv4U

The planting of Riparian Woodland can do much to improve the health and condition of our streams and rivers, including adapting to climate change and boosting biodiversity. 🌳 Forest Research has published a new UK Forestry Standard Practice Guide on how to create and manage Riparian Woodland for water benefits. Head of Physical Environmental Sciences, Tom Nisbet, talks about the significance of the new guidance, which will be of particular interest to those seeking to improve our freshwaters, including woodland owners, managers and planners. 🔗 https://ow.ly/RmPC50SMX6s

American Forests' 2023 Annual Report is here! Learn about our key initiatives, including groundbreaking reforestation projects, urban forestry improvements, and crucial climate advocacy efforts. See the impact we've made and our plans for the future. 🌲🌿 Read the full report here: https://bit.ly/3wUCv4U

"Our 30-year anniversary is next year. From the beginning, we’ve known that our vision of ecological, economical, and socially responsible forestry as the standard for forest management from coast to coast requires collective effort from a strong, supportive community. Today, the Guild community is stronger than ever, and each member is continuously improving our collective knowledge, efforts, collaborations, and impact." Read more of this story in this month's Across the Landscape: https://ow.ly/WtbI50StMPY

Big blocks of forestry benefit big companies. Waterside woodlands benefit local land managers, and make best use of land that can be difficult to cultivate or unhealthy for stock.

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.