🌱🌍 Celebrating World Soil Day! 🌳 Look closely at these two trees! 🌿 One planted just last year and the other very recently. We checked today and they are both the same height, the growth of the 4 month old sapling is remarkable! But how has this happened? 🌱🌳 The secret lies beneath our feet—in the soil! 🌍💧 We ran a series of experiments this year, treating the soil from different sample plots with various nutrients during this year's planting season - and that has made all the difference! It's incredible to witness how proper soil treatment can work wonders. 🌿💪 In the race to regrow forests in West Africa, one significant challenge stands out—nutrient-depleted soils. 🌳🌍 Tackling this challenge head-on by nurturing and treating the soil can massively impact the speed and health of new forest growth. 🌱 On this World Soil Day, let's recognise the silent hero beneath our feet—the soil and that, to restore nature, we sometimes need to start from the ground up! 🌍💚 #WorldSoilDay #ForestRegeneration #SoilHealth #SustainableFuture #ClimateAction

🌊 Did you know that Mexico is home to some of the most breathtaking natural wonders? . The cenotes are unique sinkholes filled with crystal-clear turquoise water. 💦 These natural pools are not only stunning, but they also play a vital role in the ecosystem.Cenotes are formed when limestone collapses, revealing underground rivers and caves. They are not only a source of fresh water but also provide a habitat for a wide variety of plants and animals. 🌿🐠 . However, these natural treasures are facing threats from pollution and overuse. It's crucial that we raise awareness about the importance of preserving cenotes and their fragile ecosystems. Let's come together to protect these natural wonders for future generations to enjoy!  . 🌿💧 Join us in spreading the word about cenotes by using the hashtag #SaveOurCenotes. Together, we can make a difference and ensure the conservation of these hidden gems. 🙌🌎 . #Cenotes #NatureConservation #PreserveOurHeritage #ProtectOurEcosystems #HiddenGems #EnvironmentalAwareness

These skeleton-like trees are dead yet standing in the most weird places in the Namib Desert. These trees are a natural wonder and tourists including scientists are attracted to pay a visit to see for themselves trees that are estimated to have died a long time ago but still standing and haven't decayed. For example, trees like Camel thorn trees or Acacia erioloba that have died over 900 years ago have been preserved. The dry climate of the Namib Desert, scorching sun and minimal rainfall prevented these trees from decaying instead, they are petrified or turned to become stony structures giving them an eerie appearance. Forming a unique ecosystem, this area is conserved within Namibia's Naukluft National Park. It is believed that the clay landscape on which these trees are standing was once the floodplains of the Tsauchab River but with the climate drying up, sand dunes got in the way of the river flow and the trees on the plain died. These are DeadVlei trees. DeadVlei means, Dead marsh, vlei is an Afrikaans name for marsh or lake. Isn't nature a wonder? ChiOmæ 📷 Dead Acacia erioloba | Vachellia erioloba in Deadvlei.

What is it with Sparrow Day? It is an honour and raises awareness about the plight of these beloved birds whose populations are dwindling at an alarming rate. You must have known its importance from the movie - 2.0 The humble sparrow has been our delightful companion for centuries, but environmental degradation now threatens their very existence. Observed annually on March 20th, World Sparrow Day serves as a clarion call to individuals, governments, and scientific communities worldwide to unite and implement decisive measures to conserve sparrows and safeguard their natural habitats. This year's poignant theme, "I LOVE Sparrows," reflects our profound affection for these feathered friends and aims to inspire a broader movement dedicated to ensuring their survival. Their presence enriches our lives, and their well-being is inextricably linked to the health of our entire ecosystem. While World Sparrow Day traces its origins back to 2010, the urgency of this cause has only intensified with each passing year. Sparrows, once among the most ubiquitous birds on our planet, now face the grim reality of potential extinction due to the relentless march of urbanization and habitat loss. Being aware will help to make necessary steps to protect them.

We killed 10,000 trees to restore an ancient forest in the Scottish Highlands. Sounds crazy? Hear us out: This wasn’t a 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭 forest to begin with. It was a monoculture, also known as a green desert. Many of us have become used to these tree plantations shaping our landscapes and even believe this is what forests are supposed to look like. But that couldn't be further from the truth. These places have very little life, both on the forest floor and in the tree canopy. In fact, they are destroying biodiversity. So, we did something radical. By pulling down thousands of trees, we were able to: ✅ provide new space for all kinds of plant and animal species to inhabit. ✅ create lots of deadwood, that offers organic matter for new ecosystems to form. ✅ start a process of regeneration that will unfold for centuries. The outcome will be the return of an ancient forest for future generations. Curious to learn more about the transformation? Check out our blog post: https://lnkd.in/d4DP6fxG

Incredibly, Yak herding communities absorb more carbon than they emit. Yak herding is considered an identity of the mountain communities and an example of sustainable natural resource management. It is a part of the culture that supports the livelihoods of Tibetan herders and maintains the rangeland ecosystem. The seasonal upwards and downwards movement at the beginning of the summer and winter seasons, respectively, are the festivals for mountain communities. In addition, such movements allow time for the natural restoration of vegetation and maintain the quality of the pastures. Grazing by yaks helps to maintain the rangeland functions and enhances plant species richness by promoting energy and nutrient flow and controlling undesirable species. #ResponsibleYakLeather #YakLeatherDiplomacy #CarbonCapture

Happy International Mountain day! These Stats are WILD… Mountains cover about 27% of the Earth’s land, and they are like nature’s treasure chests. Imagine this – they are home to 15% of the world’s population! Not only that, but they also host around half of the world’s biodiversity hotspots, which means they’re like a haven for various plants and animals. But that’s not all – mountains play a crucial role in providing fresh water to almost half of the people on Earth. Yes, you read it right! They act as giant water tanks, supplying water for agriculture, clean energy, and medicines that we all rely on. Picture below: Camp 2 Mount Everest, Himalayas.

Today is World Elephant Day. A global day to celebrate these incredible creatures and highlight the risks they face due to poaching and habitat loss. This year the theme is 'Personifying Prehistoric Beauty, Theological Relevance, and Environmental Importance'. As well as being inspiring creature, elephants have wider benefits to help address climate change. 'African forest elephants are known as "mega-gardeners of the forest", because of their ability to boost carbon stocks and disperse vital nutrients. A 2019 study found that the elephant's destructive habits help boost the overall amount of carbon stored in the central African rainforest. Each forest elephant can stimulate a net increase in carbon capture of these rainforests of 9,500 metric tonnes of CO2 per sq km. This is equivalent to emissions from driving 2,047 petrol cars for one year.' The situation for elephants differs by their location as well as the commercial market for ivory, lots more information is available in the links below: https://lnkd.in/esVuAr6p https://lnkd.in/eiRXj4vk https://lnkd.in/e73PjsWZ https://lnkd.in/e8Se5Qbq Photo credit: ID 1837276 © Stefanie Van Der Vinden | Dreamstime.com

Is this crazy? We killed 10,000 trees to restore an ancient forest in the Scottish Highlands. Killing trees is something that, not so long ago, I would have despised. And even here, it still felt weird at first. But before you blame me, hear me out: This wasn’t a 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭 forest to begin with. It was a monoculture, also known as a green desert. Many of us have become used to these tree plantations shaping our landscapes and even believe this is what forests are supposed to look like. But that couldn't be further from the truth. These places have very little life, both on the forest floor and in the tree canopy. In fact, they are destroying biodiversity. So, we did something radical. By pulling down thousands of trees, we were able to: - provide new space for all kinds of plant and animal species to inhabit. - create lots of deadwood, that offers organic matter for new ecosystems to form. - start a process of regeneration that will unfold for centuries. The outcome will be the return of an ancient forest for future generations. Watch the full video on YouTube to see the transformation. https://lnkd.in/ekK4XWQJ

Do you know which is the ancient tree of the Amazon rainforest? 🤔 It is called Shihuahuaco and here I mention some things to know about this millenary tree: 🌳 It is known for being one of the longest-lived trees in the Amazon rainforest and they can live up to 1,000 years. 🌳 Shihuahuaco tree can reach a height of 50m. 🌳 It takes 300 years to grow 51 centimeters in diameter. 🌳 This tree homes spider monkeys, considered in danger of extinction. 🌳 Shihuahuaco plays a crucial role in capturing and storing atmospheric carbon, helping to mitigate the effects of climate change. 🌳 It has medicinal properties in the bark and seeds, which are used in traditional medicine by some indigenous communities to treat a variety of ailments. This famous tree is overseen by Asociación ARBIO Perú which is an organization led by women and its purpose is to implement forest conservation actions involving civil society and the private sector, and I am very proud of being part of this association fulfilling the role of translator. 👩🏻💻 Do you have a similar tree in your country? 🌳 _____________________________________________________________________________ #translator #sustainability #ForestConservation #SostenibilidadAmbiental