How a community defended its ancestral forest from logging To the cartographers of the modern conservation world, the forests of northeastern Gabon can appear almost empty. Satellite images show a deep green canopy stretching across the Congo Basin. Global da...

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DEP outlines tree, urban park and acquisition funding; residents urge more canopy in Orange Residents and municipal staff celebrated recent tree grants, urged more urban canopy and asked DEP for technical help forming tree ordinances and environmental commissions; DEP noted some federal funding ended but highlighted state Natural Climate Solutions grants and Green Acres/urban acquisition programs.

Orange is on the brink of a greener future as local advocates rally for tree grants and urban canopy expansion, but will it be enough to combat the challenges of limited space?

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From crops to roads and energy: state‑affiliated research agencies outline missions and budgets Committee heard four agency briefings: Northern Crops Institute on market development, UGPTI on transportation research and asset management, the North Dakota Forest Service on wildfire and emerald ash borer work, and the EERC on energy research and the State Energy Research Center.

Discover how North Dakota's research agencies are tackling everything from crop innovation to energy conservation, all while navigating complex funding landscapes.

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Episode 70: Community Forestry in the PNW This podcast episode from Oregon State University’s Extension Service covers community forests in the Pacific Northwest and their role in the community-based conservation movement. Hosted by …

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How protecting forests and their communities can prevent the next outbreak The Covid-19 pandemic highlights how human health is intimately connected to animal and ecosystem wellbeing, particularly forests.

A growing body of evidence points to a connection between human disease outcomes like #COVID19 and #wildlife #habitat destruction. #Asean #communityforestry may help stem future #pandemics by increasing #Local land rights and #sustainability.
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Oxfam organized 4-day training on #GALS for members from #CommunityForestry and #CommunityProtected to promote gender equality, women’s leadership, and inclusive participation. This's part of Oxfam's initiative funded by the govt'of Ireland. #CREFA

Tumwater Council prepares for public feedback on new conservation policies Tumwater plans to involve stakeholders in the comp plan's conservation chapter review process.

Tumwater is on the brink of transformative environmental policies aimed at improving air quality and preserving community values—are you ready to weigh in?

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A quote from Reforesting Scotland 71, Spring/Summer 2025 Before discussing the 'relinking' of people and forests through community forestry, it is important to understand where the 'delinking' paradigm, superim...

Dr. Peter O'Hara on the Judeo-Christian and European thinking which has separated us from nature and forests | 'Reforesting Scotland' Issue 71, Spring/Summer 2025:
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Department of Lands outlines $16M budget for forest fire protection and management Department of Lands presents $16 million budget for forest and range fire protection initiatives.

Idaho's House Bill 248 proposes a groundbreaking $12.6 million budget to revolutionize forestry management and fire protection, but will it secure the bipartisan support needed for success?

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Canopy and Mountain View partner to plant trees at Bubb Elementary School Canopy plans to plant 15 trees at Bubb Elementary, enhancing community forestry efforts.

A groundbreaking tree planting initiative at Bubb Elementary is set to transform the school's environment and foster community bonds—are you ready to dig in?

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🌳 SIG-NAL is on the ground in southwestern New Mexico, working to strengthen urban forests across six towns as part of the Southwest Community Forestry Network Project!🌱 Learn more about our climate-resilient strategies: swnmforestry.org #CommunityForestry #UrbanGreening

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• State Green Taxes: Targeted industrial emissions to promote clean technologies.

• Forest Conservation Programs: Supported community efforts to preserve forests through payments for ecosystem services.
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