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Primary Forests: what they are, why they matter & where to find them

This article explores the meaning of primary forests, examines why these primordial forests are irreplaceable, identifies the places where they still survive, and asks the most pressing question of all: once lost, can they ever truly come back? What are...

February 26, 2026

Wetlands explained: why they matter so much

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Wetlands explained: why they matter so much

What are wetlands? Wetlands are areas of land that are permanently or seasonally flooded. They vary in size and form and change with the seasons and over time. Wetlands include a wide range of natural and human-made habitats. They can...

February 10, 2026

Dead trees for healthy forests and ecosystems

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Dead trees for healthy forests and ecosystems

You have surely seen dead trees during your walks in the forest and may have asked yourself why it is left there? Isn’t a forest with a well-cleared undergrowth preferable? For generations, people have considered dead trees to be something...

January 22, 2026

2025: A year of Hard Truths – and Genuine Hope for Climate and Biodiversity

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2025: A year of Hard Truths – and Genuine Hope for Climate and Biodiversity

2025 forced the world to see two truths at once: climate risks are accelerating faster than expected, and yet global momentum behind Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) is stronger, more scientific, and more collaborative than ever. At OpenForests, we sit exactly in...

December 3, 2025

Webinar: Tackling Greenwashing: tracking climate and nature commitments with technology

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Webinar: Tackling Greenwashing: tracking climate and nature commitments with technology

Date: 21st March 2024Time: 15:00 CETVenue: Online About & Why Attend? Join us to discover how to effectively invest in or sponsor environmental projects, minimizing reputational risks and enhancing brand awareness. This webinar is designed for CSR and sustainability officers...

March 7, 2024

explorer.land project stage – the work continues!

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explorer.land project stage – the work continues!

The voluntary carbon market is booming, investments in ecosystem restoration are rising, and biodiversity credits are coming. Businesses and investors want to finance nature, that one thing is certain. But it is difficult to find good projects to finance. Projects...

December 19, 2022

Podcast

Beyond the Canopy Podcast – Bamboo for landscape restoration

Interview with Brian Cohen, Director of the Global Programme of the International Bamboo and Rattan Organisation (INBAR). Brian gives us a unique insight into how sustainable Bamboo production is contributing to landscape restoration. Facts about Bamboo There are around 30...

May 10, 2019

Podcast

Beyond the Canopy Podcast – From a cattle ranch to agroforestry

Interview with Juan Bronson, Izabal Agro-Forest, Guatemala. SUMMARY Can only industrial monoculture forest plantations yield high returns? In this episode, we are going to challenge this paradigm of either returns or sustainability. We will do that together with my Guest...

March 7, 2019

Tag: Biodiversity

Primary Forests: what they are, why they matter & where to find them

Wetlands explained: why they matter so much

Dead trees for healthy forests and ecosystems

2025: A year of Hard Truths – and Genuine Hope for Climate and Biodiversity

Webinar: Tackling Greenwashing: tracking climate and nature commitments with technology

explorer.land project stage – the work continues!

Beyond the Canopy Podcast – Bamboo for landscape restoration

Beyond the Canopy Podcast – From a cattle ranch to agroforestry

Primary Forests: what they are, why they matter & where to find them

Wetlands explained: why they matter so much

Forests: reasons to be hopeful with Marie-Noëlle Keijzer

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