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With 94% of the Portuguese forests privately owned, it is clear that we have little chances of it not being profit focused and full of Eucalyptus- which is a money making invasive species that clearly hurts biodiversity and our soil. companies like Navigator Ltd. make their money off it and private owners do little to prevent forest fires or to clean and maintain their forests. See this great article with expert opinions and some data analysis of this problem. (Not) surprising that the "people" making millions of it refused to make any comments and the Portuguese government fills their pockets with taxes that do not have earths future or peoples safety in mind. Money making at all costs @ Portugal 🙄 - how to help? go paperless in everything and promote it in your company 💚 https://lnkd.in/d4csB55v (you can google translate it)

The Brazilian research institute #MuseuParaenseEmílioGoeldi and CCCA’s #HeronMartins shed light on the potential dangers of decreasing the Legal Reserve on Amazonian rural properties from 80% to 50%, as outlined in bill PL 3334/2023. Dive into the comprehensive analysis, exploring the critical role of the Legal Reserve in safeguarding native vegetation, conserving biodiversity, and promoting sustainable resource management on rural lands. https://lnkd.in/d4tp9DpV

The Brazilian research institute #MuseuParaenseEmílioGoeldi and CCCA’s #HeronMartins shed light on the potential dangers of decreasing the Legal Reserve on Amazonian rural properties from 80% to 50%, as outlined in bill PL 3334/2023. Dive into the comprehensive analysis, exploring the critical role of the Legal Reserve in safeguarding native vegetation, conserving biodiversity, and promoting sustainable resource management on rural lands. https://lnkd.in/dmf2SBAW

🌿🕰️ How are Algarve and Alentejo Baixo in Portugal rewinding the clock on land degradation? Regeneratively speaking? Currently I am studying the local soils in the area. I’m exploring how ancient lands are battling centuries of agricultural strain with innovative, sustainable practices. Think grazing goats and pioneering plants like Esteva—nature's own soil warriors. Keen to join forces or just curious about turning green theories into thriving realities? 👉 read the article: https://bit.ly/49PBAQS or you could just always send me a message. #RegenerativeAgriculture #SustainableFarming #Algarve

In a world where renewable natural resources are becoming scarce, forests are undoubtedly essential to societies' future. Societies in tropical forest regions can protect forests early or wait until it is too late. Starting early means: * It is cheaper * People are more open to it * Local development can be built around forest conservation Waiting too late means: * It costs much more to protect and restore * People fight against it * Those making money from cutting trees will push back hard Here is a success story: Amapá, a state in Brazil. Amapá has 143,000 km2 and is home to 750,000 people. It harbors forests, savannas, and America’s most pristine mangroves. In 1995, Governor João Capiberibe had a simple idea: build a new development model around forest conservation. When the next governor, Waldez Goés, took over, he did not abandon the vision despite being from an opposition party. He expanded it with the Amapá Biodiversity Corridor. Since then, all governors maintained the same development model. The article below shows that Amapá has protected 73% of its forests within protected areas and indigenous lands and is the first state in the Brazilian Amazon to achieve zero deforestation. This shows that conservation is development and that development is conservation. This was not just good fortune—it was strategic foresight. I am happy to have contributed to this outstanding achievement. Amapá is not without problems. The state needs help advancing a different development model. Unfortunately, public and private resources for conservation and sustainable urban infrastructure continue to flow to those places that lost their forests. In the Brazilian Amazon, these places always seem to win. To committed entrepreneurs and genuine conservationists looking to make a real impact in conserving the world's largest tropical forest, Amapá is not just a success story—it is an invitation. #amazon #conservation #climatechange #amapá #amazônia #biodiversity https://lnkd.in/eD7xiMJU

Celebrating Environment Day with Brazil Ceras 🌿 At Brazil Ceras, we are proud to celebrate International Environment Day by highlighting our sustainable practices and commitment to preserving the environment. Our carnauba wax extraction process is a natural and environmentally friendly activity. We harvest our raw material from the leaves without harming the trees, ensuring the preservation of the native forests. This method not only maintains the health of the trees but also contributes to the conservation of the natural habitat. Brazil Ceras is dedicated to employing the best sustainable management practices. We have set ambitious decarbonization targets to reduce our environmental footprint and ensure a greener future. Additionally, we actively support agroforestry projects in Piauí, fostering a balance between economic development and environmental preservation. These projects aim to create sustainable ecosystems that benefit both the community and the environment. Together, let's celebrate our planet and commit to protecting it for future generations. 🌍 #InternationalEnvironmentDay #Sustainability #BrazilCeras #CarnaubaWax #EcoFriendly #Agroforestry #Decarbonization

Interesting article on Indonesian deforestation. This statement is slightly odd: "“In our forest, there are thousands of species, and they have their own characteristics, colours and so forth. When they are captured by satellite images, they also produce different colours, which are not easy to interpret.” Is the suggestion that what looks like an Indonesian deforested area to some is actually an area of species-rich forests there? Surely, remote sensing specialists are able to tell the difference between the two. Also, this line caught my attention: "Controversially, MoEF also regards industrial-scale pulpwood plantations of eucalyptus and acacia as forest." There is nothing controversial about that. This is how FAO defines forests. So a monoculture of Sitka Spruce in Scotland is also a "forest", as is a Christmas tree plantation. So, if Europe, Canada and the US can call their monocultures forests, surely Indonesia can too. Or why not call oil palm plantations forests? They are about as biodiverse (or rather biopoor) as acacia or pine plantations. That is not a serious proposal, and it would be better if everyone redefines what makes a forest.... David Gaveau Douglas Sheil

We are INARSAC: Charting a sustainable future 🌎🍃 🌱 Since our creation in 2018, we have charted a path committed to producing raw materials such as Brazil nut oil and copoazu butter to supply the cosmetics industry, among others, while respecting the 100% organic and traceable origin in the Amazon of Madre de Dios. Through projects with agroforestry systems and a Brazil nut concession, we work to restore life to degraded lands and conserve the forests that surround us. Every step we take reflects our commitment to the environment, local fauna and flora, and the communities that make this sustainable dream possible hand in hand with our purpose-driven business. This is the heart of INARSAC, a commitment that continues to grow with each project. 💚 #history #future #sustainability

“How can biodiversity be guaranteed in reforestation projects?” This is the title of the article, recently published by the Brazilian magazine Istoe Dinheiro, that explores the reasons why restoring a forest from the point of view of biodiversity is still a challenge and shows the current limited use of native species in reforestation projects🌳 As our partners at Jardim Botânico Araribá told the magazine, the reasons for this are several, from the lack of native plant materials to the lack of knowledge or even interest, as the objectives of some tree-planting projects could be others than conserving biodiversity. When these projects, such as those focused solely on carbon sequestration, employ exotic species, could even end up causing damage to the environment instead of helping to reverse the loss of biodiversity, as stressed by The Global Biodiversity Standard (TGBS) manager David Bartholomew ⚠️💥   The Global Biodiversity Standard (TGBS), as mentioned by the magazine, seeks to raise awareness of the inseparable link between tree planting and biodiversity conservation being the first scheme that certifies projects where tree planting, habitat restoration and agroforestry practices are protecting, enhancing and restoring biodiversity🌳🦋🐦   Read the full article at: https://lnkd.in/drS-u6ZV #Biodiversity #TheGlobalBiodiversityStandard #TGBS #EcosystemRestoration #GenerationRestoration

In its 2024 State of the World's Forests report, the FAO recognises the efforts made by Romania in increasing its forest area! The country known best for the richest #biodiversity in Europe keeps on adding forests, and ranks #10 globally in terms of annual increase of #forestland. As a matter of fact, WWF-Romania, working with data from the #EUObservatory, claims that the total forest area of the country could in fact be 2 million ha higher than statistically recorded, this is 8.9 million ha, or 37.7% of the country area! No matter the source, both the FAO and the EU data come as a blow to the detractors that falsely claimed that Romania is massively losing forests, and thus triggered an infringement procedure (read, economic barrier) from the European Union! Decision makers in Brussels should visit Romania, not only at the invitation of #environmental NGOs to see hand-picked #harvesting sites which support their narrative, but also visit sites where work was done properly, natural #regeneration happened successfully, and a new forest is growing to replace the old one that was sustainably turned into long-term #Carbon storage products, and thus make educated decisions! This doesn't mean everything is perfect in Romanian forestry! It is not, and there is a lot of room for improvements, starting from building competences among #foresters, adopting modern technology for forest monitoring, management and especially harvesting, enabling the wood-based #bioeconomy through integration with other sectors! But, the main take-away is that Romania's forests are doing well! And while they are home for a splendid #flora and #fauna, they can also be the source for renewable wood and non-wood products which, when soundly utilised, contribute to the wealth increase at local, national and regional level!