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Today, on #InternationalDayofForest, we celebrate the invaluable contributions of forests to our planet’s🌍 health and prosperity. From combating #climatechange to supporting #biodiversity and providing #livelihoods, forests are essential for sustainable development. Let’s commit to protecting and restoring our forests. We could do this by endorsing responsible forestry practices, minimizing the use of products that lead to #deforestation, and encouraging reforestation initiatives. We not only work on ensuring there is water security but also take initiatives in #reforestation. This is evident with the recently launched Western Area Peninsula Water Fund in Sierra Leone which aims to tackle the challenge of water, and also to restore the destroyed critical habitat for wildlife, such as the endangered western chimpanzee. Click the link to learn more about the Western Area Peninsula Water Fund. 🔗https://lnkd.in/eJyTnKG5 #JazaMiti #GrowAMilli

Join us at a Future Drought Fund forum Make sure you have your say at next week’s #FutureDroughtFund public consultation forums. There are two forums being held in Southern NSW at Dubbo and Wagga Wagga, and a further opportunity to contribute at Shepparton. Stakeholder input on the FDF Investment Strategy 2024 – 2028 will directly influence funding for #SNSWInnovationHub and the activities we undertake to build social, economic and environmental resilience in our region. The priority impact areas we have identified through local consultation and co-design are: • Social and Cultural Resilience • Enhancing and Preserving the Natural Environment • Ground Cover • Soil Health • Water and Water Use You can help reinforce the importance of these impact areas through your contribution to this week’s FDF consultation process. Input will be especially welcome from farming systems groups, community organisations, landowners and environment managers. Click to get details and register for your nearest forum: • DUBBO – 10.30am, Wednesday 29 November https://loom.ly/bo09veA • WAGGA – 9.00am, Thursday 30 November https://loom.ly/qOfAqlI • SHEPPARTON – 9.00am, Friday 1 December https://loom.ly/vwxCwWE #droughtresilience #farminginnovators Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

🇪🇨 #photosfromthefield #Ecuador The Andean Landscapes project aims to improve livelihoods, governance mechanisms, and capacity building with gender sensitive and culturally relevant approaches. It looks to adopt the best practices for integrated landscape-based territorial management to increase productivity sustainably while addressing climate change and environmental degradation in agriculture, forestry and fisheries. It uses an Integrated Landscape Management (#ILM) approach to strengthen sustainable livelihoods and conserve ecosystem services in the Andean Mountains in Ecuador, particularly in the western foothills of the provinces of Imbabura, Pichincha, Cotopaxi and Bolivar. Find out more: https://bit.ly/3LJ0KY0 #ourlandscapes #lff #integratedlandscapemanagement #EU #EuropeanUnion #AndeanLandscapes #FAO #UN

🌿 Urgent Update: Victoria's Ash Forests Face Ecosystem Collapse 🌿 A dire situation is unfolding as Victoria's Ash forests teeter on the brink of ecosystem collapse. A combination of poor flowering seasons and recurrent fire events has sounded the alarm, and it's imperative that we take action. Notably, Ecologist Owen Bassett, the state's leading forest flowering and seeding expert, warns that the capacity for natural regeneration in these forests is in jeopardy. Without intervention, the next fire season could be catastrophic. Here are the key concerns: 🔥 Over 143,000 hectares of fire-killed forest are regenerating but extremely vulnerable to further fire events. 🌱 These areas lack the ability to reseed naturally, leaving them at risk of permanent loss. 🌳 Seed collection services, currently provided by VicForests, may be in jeopardy due to the native timber sector shutdown. Forestry Australia president, Dr. Michelle Freeman, underscores the importance of active forest management to enhance resilience against catastrophic fires and to restore and maintain forest ecosystems. 🌲 Our Ash forests are invaluable, and we must act swiftly to protect them. Together, we can make a difference and safeguard these vital ecosystems. Read more 👉🏼 https://bit.ly/40eCiDN #ForestConservation #VictoriaAshForests #EcosystemProtection , , , #australianforestry Forestry Australia (IFA/AFG) australia #supportingourmembers #sustainableforestry Timber Framing - The Ultimate Renewable™ #pineplantations RDO Equipment Australia John Deere AFGRI Equipment Australia Komatsu Forest Waratah Forestry Services Adroit Insurance & Risk Ponsse Kennedy Trailers Linx Australia Group EVANS PETROLEUM GIPPSLAND PTY LTD William Adams Pty Ltd Finlease Caterpillar Inc. Forest Centre (Aust) Pty Ltd Onetrak TCi Industries First Super Marsh Australia and New Zealand

🎊 🎉 Congrats to Zambia on submitting its NAP to UNFCCC UN! Developed through a participative and iterative process, the plan sets out medium- and long-term #ClimateChange #adaptation goals to increase the resilience of the most vulnerable communities and sectors—agriculture, fisheries, forestry, water, transport, tourism, infrastructure, mining, wildlife & health. Zambia’s NAP also aims to integrate adaptation into the national, sectoral and sub-national planning and budgeting processes, as well as to strengthen institutional and technical capacities to implement adaptation priorities. Read the NAP document ➡ https://bit.ly/zambia-nap

#AfricanFutures Human-wildlife conflict situations involving several animal species have harmed residents in Namibia's 🇳🇦 Kunene Region. Events such as these destroy everything, from crops and animals to buildings and lives. The Namibian Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism @MEFT received grants, infrastructure, and equipment worth N$31 million as part of the "Poverty-Oriented Support to Community Conservation in Namibia" (POSCCIN) Project, which was funded by the Bundesministerium für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung (BMZ) 🇩🇪 the KfW Development Bank 🇩🇪 . The funding will allow the project to address issues such as: -Predator-proof kraals are being built to protect livestock from predators. -Water infrastructure to prevent contact between people, animals, and wildlife, hence reducing competition for this crucial resource. -The continuation of the Lion Ranger Programme. -Predator collaring and the creation of numerous early warning systems. -Other actions proposed by the community. Here is more: https://lnkd.in/dQRUrvxu #humanwildlifeconflict #wildlifeconservation #namibia #germanfunding #GermanyInAfrica

“Measuring progress is often like watching grass grow. While it’s difficult to detect movement on a daily basis, it’s simple to see growth over time.” – Frank Sonnenberg On the 13th  day of the Government Roadshow, I joined CS Moses Kuria and CS @Soipan Tuya at the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change & Forestry. The Ministry's work is about safeguarding the very resources and ecosystems that sustain our nation's economic stability, livelihoods, and future. And in the face ofclimate change, this conversation has become more critical than ever. #climatechange

As an Urban Forestry major, I see how important trees are in cities. They help clean the air by taking in pollutants and giving us oxygen. Trees also cool things down by providing shade and releasing moisture, which makes city temperatures more comfortable. Being around trees and green spaces can reduce stress and make us feel happier. Trees also provide homes for birds and other wildlife, helping nature thrive even in the city. They soak up rainwater, which helps prevent flooding. Plus, neighborhoods with more trees often look nicer and have higher property values. Overall, trees make cities healthier and more pleasant places to live.🌳🌆

🌳🌲 Calling all Foresters and Woodland Managers! 🌲🌳 🌟 Ready to make a difference in your woodland management projects? Look no further than the Grants for Resilient Woodlands supported by Train Hugger GreenTheUK and the Royal Scottish Forestry Society who have joined forces to help people plant trees that will survive and thrive into the future. 💨 Storm damage got you feeling overwhelmed? Don't fret! With this grant, you can tackle restocking trees post-storm just like the pros. Check out this inspiring case study of mosaic planting in windthrow woodland: https://lnkd.in/eTDs7g7E 🌿 Imagine revitalizing woodlands, enhancing biodiversity, and combating climate change—all with the support of the Grants for Resilient Woodlands! 👉 Apply now and be a part of the journey towards resilient, sustainable woodlands for future generations! #GrantsForWoodlands #ResilientForestry #SustainableFuture