As wildfires rage across the globe – from charred forests in Jasper to flames consuming Greece’s pines and millions of acres of the Amazon – Irish botanist Diana Beresford-Kroeger is determined to save our trees.
Based in Merrickville, Ontario, she’s a scientist, author, and advocate with a bold “bioplan” to combat the climate crisis:
- Stop cutting ancient forests. These “mother trees” hold centuries of climate resilience and potential cures for humanity.
- Plant the right trees in the right place. One native tree per person annually could reverse CO2 levels by 2030.
Beresford-Kroeger warns that replanting non-native trees worsens fire risks, yet she’s optimistic about solutions like carbon capture and sustainable practices. Her message is clear: saving forests isn’t just up to governments—it’s in our hands.
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