MEDIA
Documentaries
German Documentary Release (ARD Media)
Is there reason to hope that tropical forests might hold the key to resilience? Check out a documentary produced by ARD that explores that very question in Panama.
How does tree diversity affect water use?
How much water does a tree consume in a day? Do different types of trees need different quantities of water? Check out this video to learn how we even go about measuring tree water use.
Public writing
The Conversation
Paying people to replant tropical forests − and letting them harvest the timber − can pay off for climate, justice and environment
Reforesting areas across the globe is a tall task. What if there were ways and methods that would benefit both people and the environment? Check out our piece published in The Conversation here.
Webinars
Morfo webinar
Best strategies for engaging local communities in large-scale forest restoration | MORFO WEBINAR. Check out the full webinar here.
Earth Optimism Public Webinar
There is a lot in the world to be worried about, but plenty of moments in which we can feel optimistic too. We take a deep dive into where we find optimism in our research and our lives. Watch the webinar here!
Public talk on Smart Reforestation
Reforestation in a way that leads to positive outcomes requires a combination of strong science and strong local collaborations with people working on the ground. I talk about what science tells us so we can make the best decisions possible. Check out the video here.
Press releases
New Project Alert: Indigenous Reforestation
Seeking win-win solutions to combat climate change and improve livelihoods in Panama's indigenous Ngäbe-Buglé Comarca. Press release linked here.
New Paper Alert: Reforestation Incentives
Where are the billions of trees people promised to plant? Forest restoration, especially in the tropics, is more complex than it seems and comes with major financial risks. A new study in Nature Communications led by the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI), shows that economic solutions – such as cost-sharing and carbon payments – can reduce financial barriers and benefit landholders if the right tree species are planted, even on infertile soils. Read the press release here.
