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It likely comes as no surprise that when an organization, whose sole focus is on bettering the ecosystem we live in, would require an application that allows them to focus on just this. Come see how we designed a sleek application which allows the team at Forests Ontario to distribute trees to local communities. https://bit.ly/3tX1ItD

My webinar with Laura Calandrella, PCC and Danielle Varda about Visible Network Labs' social network analysis with Keeping Forests is now available online! We discussed the key findings from this work for supporting southern forests and the organizations that help them thrive as well as action steps to come. I'm so excited about what is yet to come with this work! You can view the recording here: https://lnkd.in/d6RP5tB5 #SocialNetworkAnalysis #CommunityPsychology #Forests

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Revisiting the good old days and embracing the nostalgia with a throwback of our journey! ILEG collaborated with partners to secure community assets and advanced the adoption of a national land policy. This policy aimed at ensuring improved and secure access to land and other natural resources for local communities. We have carved out a niche on land and natural resource governance, and our journey has provided us with valuable insights about our ultimate destination. #ThrowbackThursday #landgovernance #naturalresourcegovernance

Hot off the press! 🔥 Our latest blog post considers the ever-present issue of power imbalances. Addressing these imbalances requires recognition of community rights over land and resources, then creating locally adapted governance systems to manage those resources sustainably. Reflecting on the Community Conservation Horizon Scan by Nafeesa Esmail and colleagues and the recent report from Maliasili on a related topic. https://lnkd.in/ePYBBV_G

Because of their race, income, or location — and often all three — the communities many of Tides Foundation's Frontline Justice Fund grantees serve are the first to suffer the consequences of environmental degradation and climate change while bearing the brunt of pollution from the very industries that threaten the planet. Recognizing those closest to the issue are often closest to the solution; Tides supports groups taking legal action to advance environmental and climate justice. Meet just a few of our incredible Frontline Justice Fund grantees! Greater-Birmingham Alliance to Stop Pollution WeCount! New Energy Economy Protect Our Water, Heritage, Rights (POWHR) To see the full list of grantees, visit https://lnkd.in/gd286bCd

Local communities are the best guardians of their forests. They have a deep understanding of the ecosystems they call home and a vested interest in managing them sustainably.When local communities have secure access to forest land and resources, they are most likely to protect them for future generations.

Determining how to achieve community resiliency through balancing values within a Forest Landscape Plan area requires a sound methodology that also provides guidance to FLP implementation decision-makers as well. A suggested methodology is presented in https://lnkd.in/gpe37fGv

🏠 Are you looking for a white picket fence future or do you crave something a little more quiet? Maybe freedom, community, & a connection to the land are your priorities! ✨ New On the Blog explores how rural living redefines the American Dream! 👇 Click the link below to Extra, Extra, Read All About It!

Session 3 of #Countdown2030, "Empowering Rural Communities", promises to be a powerful exploration of strategies to safeguard and empower rural populations against exploitation. Gain valuable insights from global experts and successful community initiatives. #Act4SDGs #EndSlavery