News & Stories links. These items have relevance to our aim of creating a fully sustainable Aotearoa New Zealand, and to tackle climate change by planting native ecosystems in perpetuity in every community in the nation.
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Tamariki and the young at heart are invited to ‘Be With a Tree’ from 31 May to 9 June, by completing our
Stuff
Swiss study says the most effective way to fight global warming is to plant a trillion or more trees.
the Guardian
Research shows a trillion trees could be planted to capture huge amount of carbon dioxide
RNZ
More than $1 million funding will help 70,000 native trees be planted around an under-threat estuary.
the Guardian
Plunge is far faster than in Arctic and may lead to more global heating, say scientists
the Guardian
Organisers say Penpont project will create blueprint for how youth action and conservation can bring change
www.scoop.co.nz
The One Billion Trees Fund is ramping up native tree planting across the country as landowners take up nearly $1.5 million in planting grants, Forestry Minister Shane Jones says.
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Forest & Bird is welcoming a budget that devotes new funding and research to protecting and restoring New Zealand’s natural environment.
www.forestandbird.org.nz
The Environmental Defence Society (EDS) and Forest & Bird have released an analysis of the current regulations governing plantation forestry in New Zealand.
Conservation Volunteers New Zealand
Get your team mates together for our annual World Environment Day Tree Planting Challenge for a fun way to protect your local environment.
the Guardian
Pliocene beech fossils in Antarctica when CO2 was at similar level to today point to planet’s future
OurAuckland
Auckland Council has released a strategy to address the challenges facing our urban forest.
Big ideas are cool again. In politics, business and society, New Zealanders are looking for transformative ways of changing the world around them. The best place to find inspiration is at Wellington: Creating Tomorrow Forum. “On 4 July 2019, hundreds of Wellingtonians will come together at the Michael Fowler Centre to discuss the future... Keep Reading
Wellington Forum