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Urban Forestry in Flower Mound is more than just planting trees; it’s about integrating green spaces into urban planning and community living. https://lnkd.in/e5UgZWbQ

There's huge potential for collaboration between #agroforestry and #UrbanForestry on issues like climate change adaption and mitigation, valuing ecosystem services, governance, and ensuring environmental justice. Find out in this new review: 'Seeing the Trees Without the Forest: What and How can Agroforestry and Urban Forestry Learn from Each Other?' https://lnkd.in/ePCCXZQj #ClimateChange #ClimateChangeMitigation #EcosystemServices Jürgen Bauhus

🌲 Exploring the Vital Role of Forestry 🌳 Forestry isn't just about trees – it's about sustainability, biodiversity, and our collective future. As stewards of the environment, we play a crucial role in managing and preserving our forests for generations to come. Join me in celebrating the incredible work of forestry professionals worldwide who tirelessly work to protect, restore, and sustain our forests. From carbon sequestration to wildlife habitat preservation, forestry is at the forefront of addressing global challenges such as climate change and biodiversity loss. Let's continue to advocate for responsible forest management practices and support initiatives that promote the health and resilience of our forests. Together, we can ensure a greener, more sustainable future for all. #Forestry #Sustainability #ClimateAction #Biodiversity #Environment #GreenFuture 🌍🌿

Forestry plays a crucial role in maintaining the health of North American ecosystems. Learn how sustainable paper production helps preserve North American forests: https://lnkd.in/ecWi98jy Source: Two Sides North America #forestry #paperfacts #sustainable

Forestry plays a crucial role in maintaining the health of North American ecosystems. Learn how sustainable paper production helps preserve North American forests: https://bit.ly/3YvAFCz #Forestry #PaperFacts #Sustainable

Our latest ‘Demonstrating Success’ publication focuses on #ForestToBog Restoration. Plantation forestry covers approximately 18% (439,410 ha) of the UK’s peatlands and has had significant adverse impacts on biodiversity and functionality of #peatland habitats including the loss or displacement of specially adapted plant and animal communities. However, the practice of forest to bog restoration has advanced significantly, thanks to the collaborative nature of the restoration community. Through knowledge sharing between partnerships and sectors, it is possible to successfully rehabilitate these damaged areas of peatland and recover their beneficial climate and biodiversity functions. The publication showcases case studies from across the UK, looking at the challenges and opportunities presented by each project as well as celebrating their key successes and future ambitions. Here is a snapshot of some of the case studies: 1. The Border Mires are a collection of #peat bogs in the north of England, covering over 2,000 hectares. Historically, some areas were covered by tree plantations or affected by drainage for adjacent planting. As their case study shows, Forestry England are seeking to restore these degraded areas and ground smoothing has been trialled on a small mire restoration site in Kielder Forest with promising results. 2. Moss of Cree is an area of lowland raised bog in Dumfries and Galloway which had been afforested. Their case study shows how Peatland ACTION and landowner Ian McCreath have worked together to restore the area but demonstrates the challenges of monitoring and maintaining restoration progress. 3. Cors-y-Sarnau Nature Reserve has a variety of wetland habitats on deep peat deposits. The peatland extends into an adjacent conifer plantation where remnant mire communities are still present. A lack of baseline data, and the legacy of forestry operations leaving a landscape which was both uneven and dotted with tree stumps created unique challenges. As their case study shows, NORTH WALES WILDLIFE TRUST used digital surface modelling to identify hydrological and topographical barriers, aiding successful restoration design. Read the publication to find out more! 👇 https://lnkd.in/eP2FrjsN

At Biewer, we recognize and value the important part that forests play in our business and beyond. March 21st was declared #InternationalDayofForests by the United Nations in 2012 to celebrate and raise awareness of the importance of all types of #forests. We take pride in practicing sustainable forestry and employ a team of in-house #foresters who manage responsible timber procurement. Forest #FunFacts from Think Wood 🌲 Active forest management mitigates wildfires, cuts carbon emissions, replenishes area waterways, expands wildlife habitat, and creates jobs in rural areas. 🌲 Forest management in the U.S. and Canada operates under federal, state, provincial, and local regulations to protect water quality, wildlife habitat, soil, and other natural resources. 🌲  In the U.S., more forest land is lost to development than forestry. #BiewerLumber #ForestDay #forestry #lumber #ThinkWood #sustainability #wood #lumberindustry #manufacturing

🌳 Exploring Social Forestry in ASEAN: Key Principles for Sustainable Development “ASEAN Guiding Principles for Effective Social Forestry Legal Frameworks” is a comprehensive document breaking down the essential principles of social forestry, focusing on empowering local communities, streamlining processes, and strengthening governance. Why This Matters: Empowering Communities: Ensuring strong and clear tenure rights for local communities and Indigenous peoples. Simplifying Processes: Making the allocation and management of social forestry areas straightforward and accessible. Strengthening Governance: Establishing robust standards to promote sustainable practices and reduce greenwashing. Learn how these principles can help drive sustainable development and equitable forest management across Southeast Asia. Download your copy to find out more! https://bit.ly/4bWkXo5 #ClientEarthAsia #ClimateAction #SocialForestry

Tax Credits for Woodland & Forestry Research Projects - Research and Development (R&D) activities within the forestry sector are pivotal for sustainable forest management, biodiversity conservation, and the advancement of innovative technologies and practices. It costs nothing to check your eligibility to claim so If you are involved in any of the following sectors please contact us and we will tell you what you can claim for. Community Forestry and Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborating with local communities and groups to develop inclusive forest management approaches that promote social equity and local livelihoods. Silviculture Techniques: Enhancing timber yields, forest health, and ecosystem restoration through innovative planting methods, thinning strategies, and forest regeneration techniques. Forest Biotechnology: Developing tree varieties with desirable traits like fast growth and disease resistance through genetic modification and tree breeding programs. Forest Products Innovation: Innovating wood processing technologies and sustainable building materials to expand market opportunities and enhance the value of timber resources. #CommunityForestry #ForestryStakeholders #ForestManagement #Silviculture #TimberYields #ForestHealth #EcosystemRestoration #ForestBiotechnology #TreeBreeding #TreeDiseaseResistance #WoodProcessing #SustainableBuildingMaterials #TimberMarketOpportunities

I recently completed a two-day i-Tree urban tree inventory training, gaining valuable knowledge and a certificate. The program featured interactive modules and practical assignments that strengthened my understanding of urban forest management. Developed by the U.S. Forest Service, i-Tree provides tools to assess urban forests, measure their benefits, and promote sustainable urban forestry for healthier cities. #SustainableFuture #UrbanForestry #i_tree #i_tree #i_tree #i_tree #i_tree