Forests are vital, providing oxygen, water, and livelihoods. 💚 For their future, community-led conservation is key. In Zambia, local heroes conduct prescribed burns to protect forests from wildfires and illegal logging. Together, they ensure these lifelines remain standing.

🌍 Islands like #Madagascar are biodiversity hotspots, but highly threatened🚨 #Forests2Follow Protecting Madagascar's forests is key to preserving its unique biodiversity. 🌿 🔗 news.mongabay.com/2024/03/mind-b…

🌳 Near Makira National Park in northern #Madagascar, forest and wildlife loss is rising due to overharvesting. Poverty forces communities to continue. 🚨 Jessie P Tucker is promoting sustainable wildlife management to help. 🌿 #Forests2Follow 🔗 youtube.com/watch?v=5T6L9y…

Isolated for over 160m years, 80% of Madagascar's species are found nowhere else on 🌍 We take a look at how cultural heritage is bound to #forest protection & wildlife #conservation 👇🏽 #forests2follow WCS WCS Madagascar BirdLife International BirdLife Africa bit.ly/46VsMsy

🌳 It’s #SpeciesSaturday for #Forests2Follow! Today’s focus: Baobabs. These ancient trees can live 2,500+ years but face threats from climate change and deforestation. Protecting them is key for ecosystems. Follow @TrillionTrees for more. 🌿 🔗 bit.ly/3ywb5CZ

🌳 Our partner WWF is restoring mangroves in northern Madagascar, creating sustainable livelihoods and enhancing disaster risk management through ecosystem-based solutions. 🌿🌊 #Forests2Follow 🔗 worldwildlife.org/stories/in-mad…

📢 Agricultural subsidies drive 14% of global deforestation—devastating ecosystems and livelihoods. 🌳 It's time to rethink these policies for a nature-positive future. Our new report offers solutions on how harmful subsidies can be repurposed for good.

Learn about how local communities are protecting precious forest in Zambia, with the help of our partner WWF ⬇️

Inspirational leadership is vital in the challenging world of #conservation. Read Anita’s story about how she became a leader for #forest landscape #restoration and is building bridges in the global community 🔽 @wwf GPFLR WWFLeadForests bit.ly/3Xh3fXH

Nature is our lifeline 🌳. Yet, every year, $470 billion is spent on agricultural subsidies that harm biodiversity, forests and other natural ecosystems. Join our webinar on 10 Sept. to learn how these subsidies can be redirected toward protecting forests and people. ⬇️

🌳 Our partner BirdLife International is promoting sustainable livelihoods and forest conservation in Madagascar. Asity Madagascar has supported over 10,000 households in and around Tsitongambarika PA. 🌿 #Forests2Follow 🔗 birdlife.org/news/2023/03/1…

🐾 This #SpeciesSaturday, meet the Fossa, Madagascar’s top predator and the “Foosa” from Madagascar. They hunt lemurs, rodents, and more. 🌍 #Forests2Follow Habitat loss & prey decline make them vulnerable. Protecting their habitat is key. 🌿 🔗 programs.wcs.org/madagascar/Wil…

A promising sign of recovery for tigers in Thailand! 🐯 In a roaring win for these big cats, amazing conservation efforts mean the country has become the first in Southeast Asia to increase its wild tiger populations. 🎉👇 tigers.panda.org/news_and_stori…

‘A big part of my job is to convince others that looking after our planet will result in a better world for all of us.’ Anita Diederichsen, WWF Global FLR Lead, tells the story of her journey into restoration & why she believes partnership is crucial. ➡️bit.ly/3Xh3fXH

🌿🌧️ Colombia's cloud forests are magical 🌱 but under threat. Conservation is key to saving species like the spectacled bear 🐻 & black-and-chestnut eagle 🦅. This month, we’re spotlighting these vital ecosystems & how YOU can help! 🌍✨ #Conservation 👉 bit.ly/3FR8VPh

Looking for experience in the world of conservation and restoration? Familiar with geo-spatial data? Exciting opportunity for a fellowship role working with our partner orgs. Read more 👉🏽 bit.ly/4dTcwuX Apply here 👉🏽 bit.ly/4cSWdNB

Forest loss in the #Miombo Woodlands has “dire consequences” for rural communities, says WCS’s Luthando Dziba. We’re supporting the African-led Miombo Initiative to protect this crucial habitat across Southern Africa. Via Mongabay: news.mongabay.com/2024/09/meet-t…

🌳Restoring forest landscapes helps fight #ClimateChange, but it also helps the survival of many species. Learn more about forest landscape restoration in our Issues Brief. 🦍 ➡️ow.ly/5HzM50DPRsS Via IUCN

The Brazilian Amazon suffered over 53,000 fire outbreaks in 2024, with nearly 29,000 in August alone. An 83% increase compared to the same period in 2023. This vital ecosystem is at risk. RT to call for action this #WorldAmazonDay! @wwfleadforests

🌳 Colombia's cloud forests face threats from deforestation, habitat fragmentation, and climate change. 🌧️ Illegal logging, mining, and more endanger species like the spectacled bear 🐻. 🌍 #SaveTheForests #Conservation 👉 Support the cause: [trilliontrees.org/donate/]