News & Blog – October 2016

Tropical tree species restoration: field notes from Nigeria

Posted on by Adam Harrower

Adam Harrower from Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden reflects on a recent trip to Nigeria to deliver training in tree conservation techniques.  Reforestation efforts in Nigeria are being spearheaded by GTC partner, “The Forest Unit” at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Ibadan. These efforts focus on the collection and propagation of native tree species which…

A tree tale of local heroism in Indonesia

Posted on by Victoria Price

Around the world, high in forested hills and deep within humid jungles live a few individuals who devote their lives to protecting ancient tree species. These men and women have become part of local folklore, esteemed for their commitment to their trees and forests. With the support of Fauna & Flora International (FFI), they continue to protect and foster the some of the world’s most…

Celebrating and Protecting Mexico’s Amazing Oak Diversity

Posted on by Audrey Denvir

When you think of Mexico, the first thing that springs to mind probably isn’t ‘oak trees’, but expect that to change. Audrey Denvir of Morton Arboretum shows us why Mexico’s oaks are so remarkable and explains recent moves by tree conservationists to secure their future.   Mexico is the country with the greatest oak diversity in the world. Notably,…

Total Tree Call; new small grant opportunity for tree conservationists

Posted on by Victoria Price

In an innovative move designed to promote tree-specific conservation leaders, the Global Trees Campaign (GTC) is joining forces with the Conservation Leadership Programme (CLP) to support one of its 2017 Future Conservationist Awards.   The need to conserve threatened species and habitats has never been more urgent. And there is a correspondingly urgent need for…