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unep.org
Pulsing with life that sustains us all, forests hold the Earth's memories and humanity’s future in their roots.

On tomorrow’s #ForestsDay and every day, let's all pledge to protect these vital, irreplaceable ecosystems: www.unep.org/topics/forests
March 20, 2025 at 4:21 PM
unep.org
When forests fall, something much bigger is lost.

In Peru, Indigenous communities are holding the line—for all of us.

On #ForestsDay, see how this UNEP and UN-REDD Programme-backed effort is funding forest protection where it matters most: www.unep.org/news-and-sto...
March 21, 2025 at 9:22 PM
eea.europa.eu
Did you know that 40% of Europe is covered by forests? 🌳 🌲 Yet, these vital ecosystems don’t get the attention they deserve. On this International Day of Forests, let’s take a moment to appreciate the lungs of nature & all the invaluable benefits they provide.

#InternationalDayOfForests #ForestsDay
March 21, 2025 at 8:36 AM
walkingmermaid.bsky.social
🌿#InternationalDayofForests2025🌿

🔸The theme for this year is "Forests and Food," which emphasises the deep connection between forests and global food security.

#ForestsandFood #forests #forestsday
March 21, 2025 at 3:06 PM
ebroresilience.bsky.social
Sotos y bosques de ribera: más biodiversidad, menos daños por #inundación y más oportunidades para el territorio. Te lo contamos desde #LIFEEbroResilienceP1 el 
#DíaDeLosBosques #ForestsDay 🌳💮 https://f.mtr.cool/avipawupbe
March 21, 2026 at 11:02 AM
reforestrees.bsky.social
Forests are key to climate stability and biodiversity. This #ForestsDay, reforestation offers a science-based path to restore ecosystems and capture carbon.

700+ trees planted—let’s do more:
https://reforestrees.org/donate/

#Reforestation #ClimateAction #Sustainability #reforest
March 21, 2026 at 11:27 PM
forbest.bsky.social
Today the world celebrates the International Day of Forests.

🌳 Discover more about the FORbEST Project: forbestproject.eu/

#forestsday #internationalforestsday #worlddayofforests #forbestproject #forests
March 21, 2026 at 7:28 PM
landalliance.bsky.social
🌳 Forests and Food 🌳

Around 2.7B people rely on forests for food, water, and livelihoods.

Discover insights from 11 countries on managing forest-based food systems.

#ForestsMatter #ForestsDay

https://t.co/6Ftf6XlYBF
Forests and Food: Challenges and Opportunities - CIFOR-ICRAF Knowledge: Publication
Explore how forests boost food security by providing fruits, nuts, wild vegetables, and income, supporting rural communities and resilience.
t.co
March 19, 2026 at 12:47 AM
dogwoodalliance.org
Explore the magic of forest restoration through these 5 inspiring documentaries.#InternationalDayOfForests #ForestsDay #IntlForestDay

dogwoodalliance.org/2021/06/top-5-…
January 29, 2025 at 7:32 PM
birminghamfoe.bsky.social
Today is International Day of Forests!🌲

We are calling for a new law that will hold UK companies accountable for environmental harm & human rights abuses within their supply chains.

Please sign our petition➡ tinyurl.com/3ehynhwn

#forestsday #petition #humanrights #environment
The image shows a photo of some activists holding a big banner that says "Keep forests, don't deforest!", with other activists also holding up three signs saying "End exploitation by big businesses". The image also has the Birmingham Friends of the Earth logo on, as well as the following text: "Happy International Day of Forests!" and "#forestsday". There is also a background image of trees taken from an aerial view. The image contains the following text: "On International Day of Forests, we urge you to sign our petition to ask your MP to support a new UK Business, Human Rights and Environment Act. This law will hold UK companies accountable for environmental harm & human rights abuses within their supply chains.". There is a QR code that links to the petition, as well as a graphic of a rainforest with the text "Planet Over Profit". There is also a background image of trees taken from an aerial view.
March 21, 2025 at 6:38 PM
irbio-ub.bsky.social
A l’IRBio investiguem com conservar aquests ecosistemes essencials davant el canvi global. Perquè protegir els boscos és protegir el nostre futur! 🌍💚

#Biodiversitat #Recerca #ForestsDay
March 21, 2025 at 12:34 PM
farmafrica.bsky.social
Ahead of #InternationalDayofForests, Farm Africa’s new report explores the benefits of #agroforestry and precision farming to food security, livelihoods, climate resilience and environmental conservation in Kenya.

www.farmafrica.org/publication/...

#Trees4Resilience #ForestsDay
March 19, 2026 at 5:06 PM
dogwoodalliance.org
It's the perfect time to shine a spotlight on the importance of safeguarding old-growth forests. Check out this curated list:#InternationalDayOfForests #ForestsDay #IntlForestDay

dogwoodalliance.org/2021/08/top-5-…
January 29, 2025 at 7:32 PM
farmafrica.bsky.social
Today, on #InternationalDayofForests, we celebrate the vital role forests play in sustaining life on our planet, as we work with communities to protect forests while helping people build sustainable incomes from the land.

www.farmafrica.org/our-work/spe...

#ForestsDay
March 21, 2026 at 10:59 AM
dogwoodalliance.org
Let's honor and protect our precious woodlands! Check out these top 5 forest preservation #documentaries recommended by us at Dogwood Alliance:🎥
#InternationalDayOfForests #ForestsDay #IntlForestDay

dogwoodalliance.org/2021/06/top-5-…
January 29, 2025 at 7:32 PM
landalliance.bsky.social
The Congo Basin absorbs more carbon than the Amazon rainforest, yet gets a tiny fraction of global forest funding.

Why the gap?

In the first of a two-part op-ed, CIFOR-ICRAF's Robert Nasi and Paolo Cerutti unpack the reasons: 👉 https://bit.ly/40LihWJ

#ForestsDay #ForestsMatter
March 20, 2026 at 2:11 PM
climateanalytics.org
As temperatures rise, boreal forests are expanding north into the taiga zone. At the same time they are experiencing dieback events along their southern-most borders.

But the result is a net loss of carbon as the dieback and loss of soil carbon is faster than forest advance.
Taiga zone #ForestsDay
March 21, 2024 at 1:08 PM
birminghamfoe.bsky.social
In honour of last Friday's International Day of Forests, we've compiled research & opportunities relating to Birmingham's forests. Here's one volunteering opportunity we found interesting.

Stay tuned for more posts about forest-related actions going on in Birmingham!

#dayofforests #forestresearch
The image contains the text "#forestsday" at the top left. Below this is the title "What is Birmingham doing for forests?", with the text "The Conservation Volunteers" on the next line. Underneath are three bullet points: "Provide volunteering opportunities in Bartley Green every Thursday from 1-3pm, offering skill development in: Grassland & woodland management, infrastructure & construction, bird identification, wildlife surveying.", "Full training & mentoring provided." and "Work will involve enhancing both the site & biodiversity.". The image also contains a QR code linking to The Conservation Volunteers' webpage on this volunteering opportunity and also has a background photo of somebody doing some planting.
March 26, 2025 at 10:19 AM
birminghamfoe.bsky.social
In honour of last Friday's International Day of Forests, we've compiled research & opportunities relating to Birmingham's forests. Here's another report we found interesting.

We hope you enjoyed learning more about forest-related actions going on in Birmingham!

#dayofforests #forestresearch
The image contains the text "#forestsday" at the top right. Below this is the title "What is Birmingham doing for forests?", with the text "Urban Forest Master Plan for Birmingham 2021-2051" on the next line. Underneath are two bullet points: "Provides long-term strategic guidance on how to develop the urban forest to address the issue of low levels of tree canopy in deprived areas of the city." and "The vision: “Having more trees for Birmingham, that deliver benefits for health, nature, and climate change, for all the communities within the city, now and in the future, as part of an inclusive and sustainable urban forest.”". The image also contains a QR code linking to the full report of the plan and also has a background photo of a skyscraper and some trees taken from a low angle shot.
March 28, 2025 at 4:58 PM
seanmhoban.bsky.social
International Day of Forests next week! http://www.un.org/en/events/forestsday/ @IUCN
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May 23, 2025 at 6:57 PM
sdg2advocacyhub.bsky.social
🌳 Ahead of #ForestsDay, hear Tony Rinaudo on #FutureFork, the “forest maker” transforming landscapes, livelihoods & good food for all.

When smallholders benefit from forest products, they protect & regenerate them.
🎧 Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtPG...

#ForestsDay #GoodFood4All
March 18, 2026 at 8:26 AM
sdg2advocacyhub.bsky.social
🌳Forests are vital for #GoodFood4All!

They provide essential resources like fruits, seeds, pollinators, and fresh water, supporting healthy diets and sustainable food systems. Protecting forests is protecting our future.🫛🍎 #Nutrition4All #ForestsDay
March 21, 2025 at 12:13 PM
birminghamfoe.bsky.social
In honour of last Friday's International Day of Forests, we've compiled research & opportunities relating to Birmingham's forests. Here's one report we found interesting.

Stay tuned for more posts about forest-related actions going on in Birmingham!

#dayofforests #forestresearch
The image contains the text "#forestsday" at the top right. Below this is the title "What is Birmingham doing for forests?", with the text "Valuing Birmingham, Coventry and Solihull’s Urban Forest" on the next line. Underneath are four bullet points: "As of 2023, there were 2,966,000 trees across Birmingham, Coventry & Solihull; vacant land could accommodate 1.92 million more.", "Per year, trees & shrubs in these areas: Remove 144 tonnes of air pollution, store 1,068,000 tonnes of carbon, reduce water surface run off by 936,000m^3", "105 tree species were recorded, with very few ancient trees. Silver Birch, Ash & English Oak were the most common" and "Using this data, new trees could be planted in specific areas to address issues of localised flooding & air pollution.". The image also contains a QR code linking to the full report and also has a background photo of a city with a green space in the foreground.
March 28, 2025 at 11:10 AM
birminghamfoe.bsky.social
In honour of last Friday's International Day of Forests, we've compiled research & opportunities relating to Birmingham's forests. Here's one piece of research we found interesting.

Stay tuned for more posts about forest-related actions going on in Birmingham!

#dayofforests #forestresearch
The image contains the text "#forestsday" at the top right. Below this is the title "What is Birmingham doing for forests?", with the text "Birmingham City University Student Project" on the next line. Underneath are three bullet points: "Mechanical Engineering student Molly O’Neill looked at the environmental benefits of planting an urban forest on the BCU campus.", "Planting silver birch trees & soft shield fern shrubs were found to be the most suitable, feasible & effective option." and "Doing this would hugely benefit the environment, reducing 14748.41 kg of CO2 emissions in the first year.". The image also contains a QR code linking to a blog post that discusses the student project in more detail and there is also a background photo of a city with vegetation in the foreground.
March 27, 2025 at 9:53 AM
birminghamfoe.bsky.social
In honour of last Friday's International Day of Forests, we have compiled research & opportunities relating to Birmingham's forests. Here is one research institute we found interesting.

Stay tuned for further posts about forest-related actions going on in Birmingham!

#dayofforests #forestresearch
The image has the the text "#forestsday" at the top right of the page. The title "What is Birmingham doing for forests?" sits below this. On the next line is the text "Birmingham Institute of Forest Research (BIFoR)". Underneath are two bullet points: "Work to advance our understanding of how forests respond to environmental changes." and "Study the effects of elevated atmospheric CO2 levels on forests in real time at their Free-Air Carbon Dioxide Enrichment (FACE) facility.". The image also contains a QR code linking to BIFoR's website and a background photo of The University of Birmingham.
March 25, 2025 at 4:54 PM