Insight · May 12, 2025
Why old-growth forests matter more than ever
Protecting mature woodland preserves complex habitats, stored carbon and ecological resilience that cannot simply be replanted overnight.
Updates, ideas and practical lessons from the work of protecting, restoring and rewilding natural landscapes.
Field notes on forests, restoration and the people helping landscapes recover.
Protecting mature woodland preserves complex habitats, stored carbon and ecological resilience that cannot simply be replanted overnight.
Successful restoration depends on monitoring, stewardship and giving natural processes enough time and space to take hold.
Local knowledge and long-term care can turn individual planting projects into healthier, more connected landscapes.