What a fabulous idea! Just watched Rob Lewis in conversation with Dougald Hine, talking about “land change,” climate change’s largely unreported twin. Trees and soil have a major effect on local and global climate. Land must be part of climate action if we are to save the places we love.
I hadn't head about mini-forests until today, such amazing projects around the world. I do know about Wangari Maathai who planted trees through her green belt movement and was an adopter of the Japanese philosophy of reduce, reuse recycle.
On the topic of cats, this reminds of the book 'Last chance to see' by Adam Douglas where I learned that the endemic bird population in Australia and New Zealand was killed by feral cats. I was especially touched by a bird species called kakapo that now survives in extremely small numbers in areas strictly protected.
Regarding attitudes toward nature in world religions I'm reading a great book called 'Ecological Imaginations in the World Religions: An Ethnographic Analysis' by Tony Watling where he talks about the importance of religion in fighting against climate change. So wonderful to read that thousands of young people take action to influence their religious communities to value nature more.
A lot more than 6 were planted in Canada last year. Check out Green Communities Canada for a list. And for a cool description and resources see LittleForests.org , full transparency, i’m part of Little Forests Kingston 😊
What a fabulous idea! Just watched Rob Lewis in conversation with Dougald Hine, talking about “land change,” climate change’s largely unreported twin. Trees and soil have a major effect on local and global climate. Land must be part of climate action if we are to save the places we love.
I hadn't head about mini-forests until today, such amazing projects around the world. I do know about Wangari Maathai who planted trees through her green belt movement and was an adopter of the Japanese philosophy of reduce, reuse recycle.
On the topic of cats, this reminds of the book 'Last chance to see' by Adam Douglas where I learned that the endemic bird population in Australia and New Zealand was killed by feral cats. I was especially touched by a bird species called kakapo that now survives in extremely small numbers in areas strictly protected.
Regarding attitudes toward nature in world religions I'm reading a great book called 'Ecological Imaginations in the World Religions: An Ethnographic Analysis' by Tony Watling where he talks about the importance of religion in fighting against climate change. So wonderful to read that thousands of young people take action to influence their religious communities to value nature more.
Wonderful article!
Mini forests! Fantastic. So glad I’ve found your work!!
A lot more than 6 were planted in Canada last year. Check out Green Communities Canada for a list. And for a cool description and resources see LittleForests.org , full transparency, i’m part of Little Forests Kingston 😊