The Land & Climate Podcast What is commercial forestry getting wrong?
May 31, 2024
Peter Wohlleben, a renowned forester and author of over 30 books on ecology, dives deep into the flaws of commercial forestry. He highlights how plantations often fail to replicate the ecological benefits of natural forests, emphasizing the importance of preserving original forests for ecosystem recovery. Wohlleben also discusses the power of trees in combating climate change and advocates for reform in forestry education. The conversation is both a critique of modern practices and a call to action for sustainable management and personal contributions to environmental health.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
The Essential Role of Forests in Climate Regulation
02:01 • 2min
Rethinking Forestry: Forests vs. Plantations
03:58 • 19min
Envisioning a Sustainable Future Through Policy and Meat Reduction
23:21 • 2min
Protecting Our Forests: A Call to Action
25:32 • 5min
Optimism in Forest Resilience and Individual Action Against Climate Change
31:02 • 2min