WORLD TREE NEWS

Environmental organisations support First Nations' land-use planning initiatives into law, furthering protection for sacred trees in the old-growth forest.

The Youth Climate Coalition was founded to challenge the roots of social and climate injustice, for a future where we enjoy and protect a healthy planet.

Four beaver families have been transferred from Norway to Argyll. The scientific trial respects the beaver as an important key species in landscape ecology.

An international project started in 2005 to raise awareness for the Russian Taiga, including community-based harvesting of sustainable forest products.

Forest time reduces the level of stress chemicals in the body, boosts the immune system and hence helps to ward off viruses, bacteria and even tumours.

Dr Vandana Shiva achieved a landmark victory against the hijacking of indigenous plant knowledge at the expense of poor people in the developing world.