Tag: forestry
-
Ghana Bans Mining in Forest Reserves: A Turning Point for Environmental Enforcement
Ghana has moved to ban mining in forest reserves nationwide, a decisive shift that reverses a 2022 policy framework allowing regulated extraction. The announcement, confirmed by the Ministry of Environment, marks a bold stance on forest protection and signals a new era in environmental enforcement across the country. The ban is intended to curb illegal…
-
Drought-Stricken Forests: Southern Israel’s Grim, Gray Landscape
Introduction: A Forest Under Siege by Drought In southern Israel, a once-lush expanse of trees is losing its color and vitality. The Sansana Forest, part of the Yatir region, has become a stark example of how prolonged drought, heat waves, and shifting climate patterns are reshaping landscapes that locals consider a vital part of their…
-
Drought Devastates Southern Israel’s Forests: A Grim Picture of Bereaved Pines and Dryland Transformation
The Quiet Crisis: Drought in the Southern Forests In the arid expanses of southern Israel, forests once celebrated for their shade and biodiversity are facing an unprecedented drought-driven crisis. As dry seasons stretch longer and rainfall becomes increasingly irregular, trees struggle to access the water they depend on. The result is a forest landscape that…
-
The Mystery of Drunken Trees and Other Quirks & Quarks Highlights (Nov 22 Episode)
Unraveling a Curious Case: The Drunken Trees In the latest episode of Quirks & Quarks, listeners are treated to a compelling scientific mystery: the phenomenon known as the “drunken trees.” This puzzling effect, where tree trunks appear to lean and twist in living memory, offers a window into how environmental stress, soil composition, and climate…
-
Forestry Commission clears staff over GH¢623k revenue reports
Summary of the Controversy The Forestry Commission in Ghana has dismissed recent reports alleging that two of its staff members were interdicted for generating GH¢623,000 in revenue for the agency. The Commission described the publications as false, misleading, and aimed at tarnishing its image. In a move to set the record straight, the Commission released…
-
Nepal Gets $9.4M for Forest Carbon Credits under FCPF
Nepal Secures $9.4 Million for Forest Carbon Credits Nepal has received a substantial payment of 9.4 million U.S. dollars from the World Bank’s Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF) as part of its REDD+ Emission Reductions Program. The funds recognize the country’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by safeguarding forests and promoting sustainable land use.…
-
COP30 Opens in the Amazon: Brazil’s Oil Riches Meet Climate Risk
Opening a New Chapter in the Amazon As COP30 begins deep in the Amazon basin, Brazil faces a defining choice: how to balance its booming oil industry with the escalating climate and environmental pressures in one of the world’s most vital ecosystems. The opening ceremony and surrounding discussions highlight a country navigating the tension between…