The World Resources Institute and partners recently previewed Global Forest Watch 2.0 at the UN Forum on

The World Resources Institute and partners recently previewed Global Forest Watch 2.0 at the UN Forum on Forests 10 (UNFF) in Istanbul. This powerful new initiative aims to improve forest monitoring and management globally.

Speakers at the event included Zulkifli Hasan (Minister of Forestry, Indonesia), Kerri-Ann Jones (Assistant Secretary, U.S. Department of State), Wu Hongbo (Under-Secretary-General, United Nations), Naoko Ishii (CEO, Global Environment Facility), Tim Christophersen (Senior Program Officer, UNEP), and Nigel Sizer (Director, WRI).

Jeremy Irons and Sinead Cusack lent their voices to a cause against the sale of Irish public forests. This video captures Jeremy Irons reading at the Avondale Forest Walk on April 28,

Jeremy Irons and Sinead Cusack lent their voices to a cause against the sale of Irish public forests. This video captures Jeremy Irons reading at the Avondale Forest Walk on April 28, 2013.

Cathy Fitzgerald, Green Party Forest policy spokesperson, filmed this event. The Green Party's comprehensive 2012 Forest Policy advocates for continuous cover, permanent, non-clearfell forestry.

In Irish mythology, trees symbolize wealth. The Irish Government plans to sell over 1 million acres of public forests, managed by Coillte, to private investors. This vast area, equivalent to two

In Irish mythology, trees symbolize wealth. The Irish Government plans to sell over 1 million acres of public forests, managed by Coillte, to private investors. This vast area, equivalent to two counties, includes valuable native woodlands and vital refuges for Ireland's flora and fauna, which will be lost forever. Sign the petition here.

Swiss finance company Helvetia Wealth, owners of the International Forestry Fund (IFF) chaired by former Irish Prime Minister Bertie Ahern, has expressed interest, as has The China Investment Corporation.

The Surui Cultural Map showcases the Amazonian Surui tribe's vision of their forest, territory, and traditional history. Surui youth documented ancestral sites, including their 1969 first contact

The Surui Cultural Map showcases the Amazonian Surui tribe's vision of their forest, territory, and traditional history. Surui youth documented ancestral sites, including their 1969 first contact and 1970s battles with colonists, along with places of interest like jaguar sightings. To preserve their forest and livelihood, the Surui utilize Open Data Kit software on Android smartphones to measure carbon and monitor illegal logging, engaging with the Carbon Credit marketplace.

Google Earth Outreach provides nonprofits and public benefit organizations with resources to visualize their causes and share their stories with a global audience through Google Earth & Maps.

This video introduces the Ecological Mangrove Restoration (EMR) method, outlining its objectives and deliverables. It was filmed in Krabi, Thailand, during the March 2012 inception workshop for

This video introduces the Ecological Mangrove Restoration (EMR) method, outlining its objectives and deliverables. It was filmed in Krabi, Thailand, during the March 2012 inception workshop for the "Mangrove Restoration Project in Asia."

This project involves four countries and five partner NGOs, administered by the Global Nature Fund of Germany. Funding is provided by the German Federal Ministry of International Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and Foundation Ursula Merz.

Hal Wallis, a UK native, traveled 6,000 miles to Thailand to explore its threatened mangroves. He discovered their vital environmental role and ongoing preservation efforts. Wallis interviewed Udo

Hal Wallis, a UK native, traveled 6,000 miles to Thailand to explore its threatened mangroves. He discovered their vital environmental role and ongoing preservation efforts. Wallis interviewed Udo Gattenlohner of the Global Nature Fund, which coordinates a German-funded international project to restore Asia's lost mangroves.

Learn more about the Mangrove Restoration Project in Asia and watch a related video on EarthSayers. This initiative emphasizes sustainability, forest management, biodiversity, and conservation.

Yann Arthus-Bertrand was appointed by the United Nations to produce the official film for the International Year of Forests. This commission followed the significant success of his previous work,

Yann Arthus-Bertrand was appointed by the United Nations to produce the official film for the International Year of Forests. This commission followed the significant success of his previous work, "Home," which garnered 400 million viewers.

In February 2011, Arthus-Bertrand began creating a concise 7-minute film on forests. It features aerial images compiled from both "Home" and his "Vu du Ciel" television programs.

This presentation summarizes strategic initiatives from the Aitkin County Land Department's Strategic Forestry Plan, detailing progress made between 2000 and 2008. The department manages 222,000

This presentation summarizes strategic initiatives from the Aitkin County Land Department's Strategic Forestry Plan, detailing progress made between 2000 and 2008. The department manages 222,000 acres of tax-forfeited land in Aitkin County, Minnesota.

Published by Dovetail Partners in February 2010.

The North-woods Regional ATV trail in Minnesota demonstrates a balanced approach to managing recreational All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) use.

This project benefits from strong local community

The North-woods Regional ATV trail in Minnesota demonstrates a balanced approach to managing recreational All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) use.

This project benefits from strong local community support, further enhanced by grants from Yamaha and Polaris.

In May 2010, a tour explored recreation trails and high conservation value forests.

These areas are managed by the Crow Wing County Land Services Department in Crow Wing County, Minnesota,

In May 2010, a tour explored recreation trails and high conservation value forests.

These areas are managed by the Crow Wing County Land Services Department in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, USA.