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Who is the Forest Maker? What is Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration to...

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Land & ecosystem degradation reversal. Protect &rehabilitate watersheds, increase carbon storage & recovery of native biodiversity & crops http://friendsareas.ca/ Farmer-managed natural regeneration (FMNR) is a low-cost, sustainable land restoration technique used to increase both food and timber production, and resilience to climate extremes. It is a way to enhance the agricultural land with a supply of ecosystem services that have been depleted by land degradation. Meet Tony Rinaudo Forest Maker bestowed the Member of the Order of Australia and “alternative Nobel” winner We along with Tony Rinaudo are excited to let you know that his new autobiography The Forest Underground: Hope for a Planet in Crisis , will be published on April 30 th  2022 by ISCAST–Christians in Science and Technology – see media release , first chapter sample , and product info sheet attached. FMNR video release   Tony Rinaudo knew and was inspired by the first Glob...

Trailer - Global Conservationist - Legacy of Saskatoon's Secret Forest

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    Richard St. Barbe Baker OBE, Hon. LL.D. F.I.A.L., For. Dip. Cantab., ACF (9 October 1889 – 9 June 1982). Baker was a silviculturist, conservationist, environmental activist and prolific author, who contributed greatly to worldwide forest protection, reforestation and desert reclamation efforts.  Richard St. Barbe Baker, AKA Man of the Trees- was one of the first climate change activists in that he addressed the issues surrounding climate change before this reality was named and his life demonstrates how an individual can take extraordinary action for environmental education and protection. Baker was ahead of his time in many ways and he is an inspirational role model for our time. The organization he started in 1922, now known as the International Tree Foundation, and other successful international organizations and activities started by individuals inspired by him (E.g.: Plant-for-the-Planet and The Forest Trust) demonstrate this potential for inspired a...