Biodiversity
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Odonata Foundation
Odonata is an Australian Environmental Organisation that is saving endangered animals and regenerating landscapes, while increasing profitability for landholders. Since its inception, Odonata has protected over 49,000ha of habitat, engaged with 7 First Nations groups, worked with hundreds of businesses, farms, entrepreneurs and citizen scientists. It manages programs for multiple threatened species and has been…
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The World’s First Forest City
Here’s an interesting project, imagining a Forest City of the future in Gabon, Central Africa, a country rich for its forests, rivers and biodiversity. Like all developing countries, their challenge is to decide whether they want to follow the principles of industrial cities or they want invent an ecological model that attracts talented people and…
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Rewilding the World with Ben Goldsmith
Great Podcast for anyone interested in Rewilding. Rewilding is a transformative practice dedicated to restoring and safeguarding wild habitats and their diverse inhabitants. In “Rewilding the World with Ben Goldsmith,” Ben engages with influential figures driving groundbreaking rewilding initiatives across the globe. From Turkey and the Balkans to Chile, Argentina, Africa’s Sahel, India, England, Scotland,…
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How 8,000 Food Forests Grew Africa’s Great Green Wall
WOW What an inspiring video! Permaculture instructor Andrew Millison journeys to Senegal to see a forest garden movement which is contributing to Africa’s Great Green Wall. Andrew accompanies the organization Planet Wild to visit the excellent work of Trees for the Future. This remarkable project holds the promise of combating desertification, providing livelihoods, and nurturing…
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Miyawaki Forests. Everywhere…
Miyawaki forests are named after the Japanese botanist Akira Miyawaki. They represent an alternative approach to afforestation and biodiversity restoration. The method emphasizes the creation of dense, native forests, which can thrive in a variety of environments, including urban areas. Unlike traditional forestry methods, the Miyawaki technique focuses on planting a huge variety of native…
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Biolinks
Biolinks is a wonderful initiative that we need to see replicated across the world. It’s a smart way to bring back nature by working directly with land owners and communities. Biolinks Alliance restores and reconnects large landscapes across public and private land in Central Victoria, Australia, by connecting landowners with environmental groups and networks. Instead…
Our Wonderful Green Future 