Forests suck up roughly 30% of our carbon emissions annually. If we want a fighting chance against climate change, we need them to keep doing this, and if possible to suck up more. However, there are different theories as how to best manage forest for carbon storage. Luckily, some research has shed some light on this issue. Do new forests suck up more carbon than old? How does carbon released during a forest fire compare to carbon released during harvesting? How do we do the most good for the most people?
116-Swamplands with Edward Struzik
You know those soggy, low places, where the trees are leaning like they have had too much to drink, and the sharp yellow of the Tamaracks in fall makes you want to go for a long walk? Those are the places we are discussing today. Edward Struzik joins me to discuss his new book, Swamplands. He details the cultural histories, folklore, economic activities, species at risk, carbon capture capacity, flood mitigation and future of the world’s peatlands.
#98-Project Forest with Mike Toffan
We all want to go to sleep at night knowing we did the right thing. Knowing the decisions we made were true to our values. Knowing we can hold our head high because we didn’t compromise and did something to make the world a better place. Project Forest is one organization that is trying to give companies the means to put their money where their mouth is and invest in something that will improve our world. Project Forest is rewilding Canada one forest at a time by planting forests on non-productive agricultural land. By planting forests, they allow their investors to stay true to their values of environmental and social responsibility by sequestering carbon, building habitat, and creating a sustainable forest legacy.