r/SaveForests

Unpublished documents and a helicopter flight into the Tranquil Creek watershed reveal details about renewed exploration at a long-dormant mine, raising concerns about B.C.’s mining laws, water and Indigenous Rights

"Clayoquot Sound is home to the some of the largest intact old-growth forests on Vancouver Island, and remains a key refuge for massive red cedars, orcas and Pacific salmon. About 20 kilometres from the mine site, these lands and waters now underpin the tourism economy of Tofino, B.C. First Nations including Tla-o-qui-aht have spent decades protecting the region, helping to shape its economic future. According to Tourism Tofino, visitors spent $430 million in the region in 2024.

What will become of the area if a mining company gets their way?

I believe from looking at satellite imagery that the mosaic forestry company is actively logging valley giant / rivers edge old growth in the koksilah watershed. Leaving little buffer and devouring some of the last stands of these vital ecological treasures.

My heart breaks for our island and it’s forests.

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U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has moved to rescind protection for nearly 45 million acres of roadless areas, justifying the move in part as being necessary to “reduce wildfire risk and help protect surrounding communities and infrastructure,” despite the existing rule’s exception that allows for the removal of small diameter trees in roadless areas.

Rescinding roadless area protections is not the answer. Roadless areas do not burn at significantly higher rates than other areas of national forests. Since wildfires in national forests are more likely to start in proximity to roads than in roadless areas, building more roads could increase human-caused wildfire ignitions. And, as this story map shows, roadless areas have accounted for only 1% of all significant wildfires in the lower 48 states since 2010.

Hi everyone! I am looking to connect with people who are passionate about restoring our native Philippine forests. I am planning to start a Rainforestation project on a plot of land in northern Leyte and I want to do it right.

Instead of a typical monoculture tree planting, the goal is to use the VSU/GTZ methodology: planting exclusively native and endemic species (like Lauan, Narra, Yakal, and native fruit trees) to create a self-sustaining, multi-layered forest ecosystem.

I am looking for people who want to collaborate on:

🌲 Sourcing & Seedlings: Finding local mother trees, collecting wildlings, or sourcing from native nurseries.

🗺️** Site Pl**anning: Designing the three-storied canopy layout and clearing aggressive weeds.

🤝 Community/Hands-on Help: Getting dirty on the ground when planting season starts.
Whether you are a professional forester, an environmental student, a local landowner, or just someone tired of seeing greenwashed commercial tree-plantings, I would love to chat!

If you’re interested, drop a comment below or send me a DM with:
- Your general location or background.
- Any experience you have with native trees (beginners are absolutely welcome too!).
- How you'd like to get involved.

Let’s bring back the native Philippine rainforests together! 🌦️🌳✨

One afternoon, while waiting for a bus on a hot summer day, I noticed something interesting. Almost everyone at the bus stop had gathered under the shade of a large tree. School children adjusted their heavy bags, an elderly man rested on a nearby bench, and a street vendor parked his cart beneath its branches. No one spoke about the tree or even looked at it. They simply enjoyed the comfort it provided.

It made me wonder how often we take nature for granted.

Most of us notice a tree only when it is cut down or when a storm causes it to fall.The rest of the time, it quietly does its job. It gives shade to people walking under the scorching sun, cools the surrounding air, provides shelter to birds, and helps clean the air we breathe. It asks for very little in return.

As cities continue to expand, trees are disappearing faster than many people realize. Open spaces are being replaced by buildings, parking lots, and wider roads. Development is necessary, but it should not come at the cost of the environment that supports our lives. Every tree that disappears leaves behind a space that cannot be replaced overnight.

A tree is much more than a part of the landscape. During the summer, it can lower the temperature in its surroundings, making streets and neighbourhoods more comfortable. Its roots help absorb rainwater, reducing the chances of flooding during heavy rainfall. Trees also improve air quality by filtering pollutants and releasing oxygen, something every living being depends on.

The importance of trees becomes even more visible during emergencies. Imagine a person feeling exhausted while walking home on a hot afternoon. The shade of a roadside tree can offer relief from extreme heat. During heatwaves, shaded areas help reduce the risk of heat-related illnesses, especially for children, outdoor workers, and senior citizens. In that sense, a tree can truly make the difference between discomfort and safety.

Protecting the environment is often seen as a responsibility for governments or environmental organizations. While they certainly have an important role, lasting change begins much closer to home. Families, schools, neighbourhood groups, and individuals all influence the condition of the places where they live. A community that values greenery creates a healthier environment for everyone.

Planting a tree is only the first step. Looking after it is equally important. A young sapling needs regular watering, protection from damage, and time to grow. Many plantation drives fail because trees are planted with enthusiasm but forgotten soon afterward. Real environmental care continues long after the cameras are gone.

Young people have a special role to play. They can encourage eco-friendly habits at home, participate in local plantation drives, reduce unnecessary paper waste, and inspire others through community activities or social media. Small efforts may not seem significant at first, but together they create lasting change.

The tree that sheltered those people at the bus stop was probably planted many years ago by someone who never imagined who would benefit from it. Today, countless strangers find comfort under its branches without knowing its story.

Perhaps that is the true beauty of planting a tree. It is an act of hope. It is a gift to people we may never meet and to generations we may never know. The tree you ignore today could one day protect someone from the harsh sun, improve the air they breathe, or simply give them a place to pause and rest.

Sometimes, the greatest contribution we can make to the future begins with something as simple as caring for a single tree.

I created this post to inform people about the ways that community activism saves old growth forests and valuable natural treasures (aka environments that need protection). I hope the article is inspiring to everyone who reads it.

Thousands of acres of trees are being torn down every day across Georgia. Wildlife is losing their homes, families are losing their connection to nature, and we're losing the clean air and natural beauty that made this state feel like home.

I started a petition because it doesn't have to be this way. Yes, development happens—but it doesn't have to come at the cost of every forest we have. Trees do so much more than look nice: they clean our air, cool our communities, prevent flooding, and give kids space to actually be outside instead of surrounded by concrete.

The saddest part? Families who want to own land and build a home are running out of options. And kids growing up now might never know what it feels like to explore the woods or play freely in a real backyard. Once these forests are gone, they're gone for good.

Anyone else watching this happen in your town and feeling like it's getting out of hand? If this matters to you too, consider signing and sharing the petition. We're asking for responsible growth that doesn't sacrifice everything Georgia is.