Forestry on the Grow

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An overall synopses of the Permaculture Project that is already underway in Minnesota. Bold challenges require bold actions! Keep following the story at www.rawmodel.com

Documenting a community forest project in Co. Leitrim, Ireland In March 2005 I initiated a proposal which was jointly supported by Crann (the Irish word for ‘tree’ and also a Irish Tree NGO) and The Dock (County Leitrim Art Gallery). In this project and exhibition, I brought together the voices and images of local people who volunteered to plant broadleaf woodlands 10-12 years ago in an innovative Crann Project in South Leitrim, Ireland. Ireland’s native forest cover is minimal, forests were lost many centuries ago. Commercial forestry is large scale business consisting predominantly of non-native conifer monocultures. The Crann ‘local project’ was an opportunity for people to act at a local level in addressing issues about international deforestation amidst Ireland’s almost total dependence on imported tropical woods. The project is an example of a community forestry approach, where sustainable methods are employed, both for ecological and economic long term benefits. The film and photographs documented the beginnings of a new local wood culture in County Leitrim that is suitable for transferring to other areas in Ireland. Jan Alexander, Crann founder is now Chairperson of ProSilva (‘for forests’) Ireland, see www.prosilvaireland.org. Jan for the past 6 years has been part of this EU organisation of leading foresters who are committed to sustainable, real ‘continuous cover forestry’, managed using ‘close to nature’ principles.

Described by the Irish Times as a ‘visonary forester’, Noel Kiernan, a local forester, took on the development work, facilitating the planting of broadleaves under the Irish Forest Service grant scheme and experimenting with new species and mixtures. Noel’s background as a local farmer was key to addressing concerns held by local farmers, who have generally a negative opinion of converting land to forestry. Ireland lost most of native forest cover centuries ago, so this along with memories of the Irish famine still has meant there is no culture or appreciation of sustainable community forestry in Ireland. Note: Ireland has one of the best climates for growing trees in the EU. The ‘local project’ was fully funded by the Forest Service for three and a half years, during which 300 acres were planted, distributed between 13 sites.

Amazon defenders win bid to stall huge dam project
Environmentalists aided by “Avatar” director James Cameron celebrated a big win Thursday after a judge suspended bidding on construction and operation of an Amazon dam that would be the planet’s third-largest.

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we have a school science project on recycling. we go around the school collecting waste and try to recycle them. maam wants me to lead the project and make 10 charts! need tips on the topic of the charts

Global Study to Benchmark Current Perceptions on Climate Change and Carbon Markets for Project Developers and CDM …
Carbon markets & climate change stakeholders are participating in an online survey as part of the ongoing Global Perception Study 2010:

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This experiment explores the mechanics of mass reforestation. Watch more at dsc.discovery.com

Official trailer for the first round of Green Living Project documentaries. Be sure to click on “watch in HD” and visit the website at www.greenlivingproject.com for more information.

Watch a short video about how Chewonki incorporates sustainability into all that it does. This video features Don Hudson, Peter Arnold, an organic farm, and our 400-acre campus in Wiscasset.