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Victoria set to have first new national parks in more than a decade | ABC News Conservation groups are celebrating proposed legislation for three new national parks in Victoria but not all bush users are happy.— Read on www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09-14/victoria-set-to-have-three-new-national-parks/105762596 Photo by Pat Whelen on Pexels.com #Australia #nationalparks #nationalpark #conservation #forest

Victoria set to have first new national parks in more than a decade | ABC News

Conservation groups are celebrating proposed legislation for three new national parks in Victoria but not all bush users are happy.— Read on…

17.11.2025 09:39 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

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16.11.2025 20:48 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Renewables could be fast tracked and koalas saved by setting aside most biodiverse lands, study finds | Renew Economy A new study suggests renewables could fast track planning and protect endangered flora and fauna by avoiding 30% of the east coast's most biodiverse areas.— Read on reneweconomy.com.au/renewables-could-be-fast-tracked-and-koalas-saved-by-setting-aside-most-biodiverse-lands-study-finds/ Photo by Tom Fisk on Pexels.com #energytransition #biodiversity #renewableenergy #developmentplanning #conservation #solarfarms #windfarms #approvals #regulation #policy

Renewables could be fast tracked and koalas saved by setting aside most biodiverse lands, study finds | Renew Economy

A new study suggests renewables could fast track planning and protect endangered flora and fauna by avoiding 30% of the east coast's most biodiverse areas.— Read on…

15.11.2025 08:16 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Regent Honeyeater Project volunteers celebrate sustainability after planting 750,000 trees | ABC News Since the Regent Honeyeater Project kicked off in the 1990s, tens of thousands of volunteers have helped to regenerate farmland in order to help save the critically endangered species. — Read on www.abc.net.au/news/2024-12-03/regent-honeyeater-project-volunteers-plant-750-000-trees/104671672 Photo by Nothing Ahead on Pexels.com #trees #planting #volunteering #volunteers #Australia #ABCNews #restoration #conservation #biodiversity

Regent Honeyeater Project volunteers celebrate sustainability after planting 750,000 trees | ABC News

Since the Regent Honeyeater Project kicked off in the 1990s, tens of thousands of volunteers have helped to regenerate farmland in order to help save the critically endangered species. — Read on…

14.11.2025 15:28 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Next big thing in sustainable building: Iron-fortified wood | Anthropocene Magazine Engineers have created steel-like wood by infusing it with iron, offering a climate-friendly alternative to concrete and steel.— Read on www.anthropocenemagazine.org/2025/05/the-next-big-thing-in-sustainable-construction-iron-fortified-wood/ Photo by Ashar Mirza on Pexels.com #timber #construction #wood #structures #iron

Next big thing in sustainable building: Iron-fortified wood | Anthropocene Magazine

Engineers have created steel-like wood by infusing it with iron, offering a climate-friendly alternative to concrete and steel.— Read on…

13.11.2025 13:15 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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New ISO Biodiversity Standard Boosts Organisational Resilience | Edie Discover ISO 17298: the groundbreaking standard aiding organisations in managing biodiversity impacts and risks, aligning with global sustainability goals.— Read on www.edie.net/iso-launches-first-global-standard-for-businesses-to-assess-biodiversity-impacts/ Photo by Chennawit U on Pexels.com #biodiversity #policy #Edie #climatechange #resilience #ISO

New ISO Biodiversity Standard Boosts Organisational Resilience | Edie

Discover ISO 17298: the groundbreaking standard aiding organisations in managing biodiversity impacts and risks, aligning with global sustainability goals.— Read on…

12.11.2025 08:44 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Street Tree Myths… and Truths | Friends of the Urban Forest How many of these 15 Urban Forest Facts did you already know?— Read on www.friendsoftheurbanforest.org/post/street-tree-myths-and-truths Photo by Santiago Manuel De la Colina on Pexels.com #trees #urbanplanning #strees #urbanforest

Street Tree Myths… and Truths | Friends of the Urban Forest

How many of these 15 Urban Forest Facts did you already know?— Read on www.friendsoftheurbanforest.org/post/street-tree-myths-and-truths Photo by Santiago Manuel De la Colina on Pexels.com #trees #urbanplanning #strees #urbanforest

12.11.2025 00:01 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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How many new trees would we need to offset our carbon emissions? | MIT Climate Portal Because of the complexity of the carbon cycle, the answer is not obvious. What is obvious, MIT experts say, is that we should not only plant more trees but also put much more effort into protecting existing forests.— Read on climate.mit.edu/ask-mit/how-many-new-trees-would-we-need-offset-our-carbon-emissions Photo by Omar Ramadan on Pexels.com #tree #carboncycle #carbonaccounting #MIT #climatechange

How many new trees would we need to offset our carbon emissions? | MIT Climate Portal

Because of the complexity of the carbon cycle, the answer is not obvious. What is obvious, MIT experts say, is that we should not only plant more trees but also put much more effort into protecting existing…

11.11.2025 12:05 — 👍 5    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Top ‘tree’ posts in August 2025 The Good Tree's top three most viewed posts in August 2025. Photo by Felix Kiss on Pexels.com #trees #topposts #ABCNews #ALA #Australia #urbanplanning #biodiversity

Top ‘tree’ posts in August 2025

The Good Tree's top three most viewed posts in August 2025. Photo by Felix Kiss on Pexels.com #trees #topposts #ABCNews #ALA #Australia #urbanplanning #biodiversity

10.11.2025 03:35 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Finding connections to nature in cities is key to healthy urban living On World Cities Day (UN), below is the article on the call for a radical redesign of cities to integrate restorative, multi-sensory nature … Finding connections to nature in cities is key to healthy urban living

Finding connections to nature in cities is key to healthy urban living

09.11.2025 14:51 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Bread from seagrass? An elegant solution to rising seas | Anthropocene Magazine Farmed at scale, seagrass meadows could produce grain in quantities equivalent to 7% of global rice production, a new study finds.— Read on www.anthropocenemagazine.org/2025/05/bread-from-seagrass-cultivating-grains-in-the-ocean-could-be-an-elegant-solution-to-rising-seas/ Photo by Lyn Ong on Pexels.com #seagrass #agriculture #conservation #climatechange

Bread from seagrass? An elegant solution to rising seas | Anthropocene Magazine

Farmed at scale, seagrass meadows could produce grain in quantities equivalent to 7% of global rice production, a new study finds.— Read on…

09.11.2025 13:57 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Humanity’s bond with nature has dropped 60% since 1800 | Trendwatching Our connection with nature has dropped 60% in two centuries. Research shows only bold, systemic action can spark lasting recovery.— Read on www.trendwatching.com/trends-and-insights/humanitys-bond-with-nature-has-dropped-60-percent-since-1800 Photo by jonas mohamadi on Pexels.com #nature #connection #community #trees #biodiversity

Humanity’s bond with nature has dropped 60% since 1800 | Trendwatching

Our connection with nature has dropped 60% in two centuries. Research shows only bold, systemic action can spark lasting recovery.— Read on…

06.11.2025 19:58 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Finding connections to nature in cities is key to healthy urban living On World Cities Day (UN), below is the article on the call for a radical redesign of cities to integrate restorative, multi-sensory nature … Finding connections to nature in cities is key to healthy urban living

Finding connections to nature in cities is key to healthy urban living

On World Cities Day (UN), below is the article on the call for a radical redesign of cities to integrate restorative, multi-sensory nature … Finding connections to nature in cities is key to healthy urban living

06.11.2025 12:46 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Drought-Resistant Trees: Young Forests Show Promise for Climate Future | Happy Eco News New research on drought-resistant trees reveals promising findings for forest survival. Scientists discover younger trees growing in drier conditions develop better adaptation mechanisms than older trees accustomed to abundant water, offering hope for future forests.— Read on happyeconews.com/drought-resistant-trees/ Photo by Felix Mittermeier on Pexels.com #trees #climatechange #HappyEcoNews #drought #forests

Drought-Resistant Trees: Young Forests Show Promise for Climate Future | Happy Eco News

New research on drought-resistant trees reveals promising findings for forest survival. Scientists discover younger trees growing in drier conditions develop better adaptation mechanisms than older trees…

06.11.2025 08:22 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

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06.11.2025 04:35 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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The climate case for planting trees has been overhyped — but it’s not too late to fix it | The Conversation Reforestation can contribute significantly to tackling climate change, but research found its global potential is only a fraction of what’s been claimed.— Read on theconversation.com/the-climate-case-for-planting-trees-has-been-overhyped-but-its-not-too-late-to-fix-it-259998 Photo by Anna Shvets on Pexels.com #plants #trees #climatechange #carbonaccounting #biodiversity #greenhousegasemissions #reforestation

The climate case for planting trees has been overhyped — but it’s not too late to fix it | The Conversation

Reforestation can contribute significantly to tackling climate change, but research found its global potential is only a fraction of what’s been claimed.— Read on…

04.11.2025 22:54 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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New guide for including natural assets in financial reporting | IPWEA New guide for including natural assets in financial reporting | IPWEA— Read on insite.ipwea.org/new-guide-for-including-natural-assets-in-financial-reporting/ Photo by Bob Krustev on Pexels.com #IPWEA #economics #valudation #biodiversity #reporting #ESG #policy

New guide for including natural assets in financial reporting | IPWEA

New guide for including natural assets in financial reporting | IPWEA— Read on insite.ipwea.org/new-guide-for-including-natural-assets-in-financial-reporting/ Photo by Bob Krustev on Pexels.com #IPWEA #economics #valudation…

04.11.2025 08:15 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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New student rainforest research opportunities — Alliance for Scotland’s Rainforest Last year, the ASR’s Rainforest Research Working Group posted its first ever list of dissertation topics for students. Academic research such as this is incredibly important, and compliments…

🔊 Calling MSc or an MRes students🔊 #AcademicResearch is incredibly important to complement practical rainforest restoration work. so we're delighted the @asrainforest.bsky.social research group has come up with 2 new dissertation topics for 25/26 👉

30.10.2025 08:00 — 👍 8    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0
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‘High density’ area of endangered species left out of NSW great koala national park plan, advocates say | Endangered habitats | The Guardian Call to include forest comes amid frustration at time it is taking Minns government to declare park’s boundaries and meet its election commitment— Read on www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/jun/10/high-density-area-of-endangered-species-left-out-of-nsw-great-koala-national-park-plan-advocates-say Photo by Moritz Feldmann on Pexels.com #koalas #Australia #NSW #conservation #nationalparks

‘High density’ area of endangered species left out of NSW great koala national park plan, advocates say | Endangered habitats | The Guardian

Call to include forest comes amid frustration at time it is taking Minns government to declare park’s boundaries and meet its election commitment— Read on…

26.10.2025 12:50 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Connecting cutting-edge research with policy and practice for forests and communities

FLARE 2025 brings together scientists, policymakers, and Indigenous leaders in Peru to explore research for forests and livelihoods.

Learn more: 🔗 https://bit.ly/47iNEdR

#Trees4Resilience

24.10.2025 23:32 — 👍 4    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0
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The world would be so much poorer without fungi.

24.10.2025 06:26 — 👍 268    🔁 32    💬 15    📌 1
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Importance of fallen leaves in garden ecosystems Autumn leaves are part of the natural cycle that increases soil nutrition, wildlife habitat and drought resistance

Importance of fallen leaves in garden ecosystems - autumn leaves are part of the natural cycle that increases soil nutrition, wildlife habitat and drought resistance
www.wildway.info/p/importance...

24.10.2025 10:27 — 👍 36    🔁 10    💬 0    📌 0
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SA Murray Mallee newest region to receive trees through AstraZeneca’s global forest initiative | Greening Australia Two properties in the SA Murray Mallee received free trees in 2024. The largest, Deepwell, had well over a quarter of a million trees planted.— Read on www.greeningaustralia.org.au/sa-murray-mallee-receives-trees-through-astrazenecas-global-forest-initiative/ Photo by Nate Biddle on Pexels.com #GreeningAustralia #AstraZaneca #SouthAustralia #treeplanting #restoration

SA Murray Mallee newest region to receive trees through AstraZeneca’s global forest initiative | Greening Australia

Two properties in the SA Murray Mallee received free trees in 2024. The largest, Deepwell, had well over a quarter of a million trees planted.— Read on…

24.10.2025 07:25 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Public feels positively about dead and decaying trees, finds new research - Forest Research Three-quarters of visitors felt neutral, happy, or very happy about a visible dead or decaying tree.

Site managers are often unsure how visitors perceive dead & decaying trees in the landscape.

📘 Full report: forestresearch.gov.uk/news/public-...

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Funded by Defra's #NatureforClimate

23.10.2025 11:24 — 👍 35    🔁 16    💬 2    📌 2
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A Noah’s Ark for agriculture: the world seed bank for saving biodiversity | Acciona The icy Norwegian mountains are home to a world seed bank, a new Noah’s Ark containing a back-up of all the planet’s edible plants.— Read on www.activesustainability.com/positive-society/global-bank-seeds/ Photo by Miguel u00c1. Padriu00f1u00e1n on Pexels.com #seeds #conservation #biodiversity #Norway #agriculture

A Noah’s Ark for agriculture: the world seed bank for saving biodiversity | Acciona

The icy Norwegian mountains are home to a world seed bank, a new Noah’s Ark containing a back-up of all the planet’s edible plants.— Read on www.activesustainability.com/positive-society/global-bank-seeds/ Photo by…

22.10.2025 08:26 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Brazil targets illegal logging in major Amazon raids | Reuters Brazilian environmental agents seized the equivalent of more than 5,000 truckloads of timber in an operation targeting one of the most heavily logged regions of the Amazon rainforest in recent weeks, officials told Reuters.— Read on www.reuters.com/world/americas/brazil-targets-illegal-logging-major-amazon-raids-2025-02-17/ Photo by Tom Fisk on Pexels.com #Amazon #Brazil #forests #trees #logging #forestry

Brazil targets illegal logging in major Amazon raids | Reuters

Brazilian environmental agents seized the equivalent of more than 5,000 truckloads of timber in an operation targeting one of the most heavily logged regions of the Amazon rainforest in recent weeks, officials told Reuters.— Read on…

20.10.2025 05:29 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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5 ingenious things trees do that human designers can learn from Research on Tasmania’s large old trees has given designers good reason to reflect on the many things about trees that humans don’t value enough. Here’s the top five.— Read on theconversation.com/5-ingenious-things-trees-do-that-human-designers-can-learn-from-252735 Photo by Quang Nguyen Vinh on Pexels.com #TheConversation #trees #Tasmania #Australia #design

5 ingenious things trees do that human designers can learn from

Research on Tasmania’s large old trees has given designers good reason to reflect on the many things about trees that humans don’t value enough. Here’s the top five.— Read on…

18.10.2025 22:17 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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NZ cities are getting hotter: 5 things councils can do now to keep us cooler when summer comes | The Conversation Converting open-air car parks and creating green cooling corridors on transport routes is an easy and affordable way to beat the city heat as the climate changes.— Read on theconversation.com/nz-cities-are-getting-hotter-5-things-councils-can-do-now-to-keep-us-cooler-when-summer-comes-259885 Photo by tousif khan on Pexels.com #urbanplanning #cooling #trees #heatisland #localgovernment #NewZealand

NZ cities are getting hotter: 5 things councils can do now to keep us cooler when summer comes | The Conversation

Converting open-air car parks and creating green cooling corridors on transport routes is an easy and affordable way to beat the city heat as the climate changes.— Read on…

18.10.2025 10:43 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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To keep your cool in a heatwave, it may help to water your trees | The Conversation Trees and greenspace can drive down urban temperatures – but they must be able to draw water from the soil to achieve these massive cooling effects.— Read on theconversation.com/to-keep-your-cool-in-a-heatwave-it-may-help-to-water-your-trees-246486 Photo by Photo By: Kaboompics.com on Pexels.com #urbanenvironments #heatwave #greening #heatisland #greenroof #gardening #greenwall #gardening

To keep your cool in a heatwave, it may help to water your trees | The Conversation

Trees and greenspace can drive down urban temperatures – but they must be able to draw water from the soil to achieve these massive cooling effects.— Read on…

16.10.2025 04:11 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Habitat restoration is a long-haul job. Here are 3 groups that have endured | The Conversation Replanting habitat corridors offers wildlife a way to move between isolated habitat – and much of this is done by volunteer groups.— Read on theconversation.com/habitat-restoration-is-a-long-haul-job-here-are-3-groups-that-have-endured-248133 Photo by Molnu00e1r Tamu00e1s Photographyu2122 on Pexels.com #habitat #restoration #wildlife #volunteers #community

Habitat restoration is a long-haul job. Here are 3 groups that have endured | The Conversation

Replanting habitat corridors offers wildlife a way to move between isolated habitat – and much of this is done by volunteer groups.— Read on…

14.10.2025 02:06 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

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