Finding relief from the heat is a top priority for many of us in Europe and the UK right now, as we grapple with the effects of this summer’s scorching heatwave. As temperatures rise from year-to-year, many of us are realizing that our environments are not well-suited to tackling the…
The Great Green Wall is a plan to grow trees across the width of Africa. Here are the top 6 reasons why our planet needs it: 1) To help the environment 2) It will help with poverty 3) It will help wildlife…
‘Tree Planting’ vs ‘Tree Growing’ – Making the Right Choices
What should a forest look like? And who gets to decide? From Snow White to Little Red Riding Hood, a Western culture’s idea of what a forest should be is far removed from reality. But forests are unique. And for rural African communities, they are vital for survival.
This summer, we have seen the land scorched dry, from Australia to California, Spain to Greece. Most often, wildfires start when particularly dry forest, grassland or shrubs are ignited by human activity, such as discarded cigarettes or campfires. Whilst controlled fires can exist as part of a normal and healthy…
