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Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
'He was a best friend to many': Identity of pilot who died in helicopter crash near Behchokǫ̀ released
Great Slave Helicopters says a pilot who died in a helicopter crash outside Behchokǫ, N.W.T., earlier this week was a devoted son, brother, partner and colleague. Joshua Patenaude was supporting the Tłı̨chǫ government's reforestation project when his helicopter went down Monday. The Transportation Safety Board of Canada is investigating the crash. In a post on Facebook Friday, Great Slave Helicopters wrote a tribute to Patenaude and expressed its condolences to his family and loved ones. "He was a best friend to many and a kind-hearted soul who gave back to the community through volunteer work in his free time. His warmth, generosity, and spirit touched everyone who knew him, and he will be deeply missed," the company wrote.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Tłı̨chǫ tree-planting project paused after death of helicopter pilot
A helicopter pilot who died Monday following a crash near Highway 3 had been part of a reforestation project, the Tłı̨chǫ government said in a news release Thursday. "This loss is felt deeply across our communities," Tłı̨chǫ Grand Chief Jackson Lafferty stated. On Monday afternoon, RCMP said the helicopter crashed about 1.5 kilometres from Highway 3, near Behchokǫ̀. The pilot died from his injuries. The Transportation Safety Board of Canada is investigating and has said it is working with Great Slave Helicopters — which the helicopter was registered to — to collect information. "We are proud of and grateful to the medical staff, tree planters, wildlife monitors, RCMP, and paramedics who responded swiftly and worked tirelessly in an effort to save the pilot's life," the Tłı̨chǫ government wrote. In its news release, the Tłı̨chǫ government said it would be pausing the reforestation project for "a period of reflection" and to prioritize its team's health and safety. After that, the government said, it "[hopes] to continue this meaningful work with both grief and gratitude in our hearts." The reforestation project aims to plant 12 million more trees on Tłı̨chǫ land.
The Guardian
4 days ago
- Science
- The Guardian
Britain's forests need help to adapt to the changing climate
Your article paints a bleak picture of the challenges facing reforestation in the UK (In some UK woodlands, every young tree has died. What's going wrong? 10 July). The failure of natural regeneration – driven by drought, heat, disease and deer grazing – is not just a crisis for ancient woodlands, it's a stark warning for the future of all UK forestry. This ecological breakdown reveals a fundamental flaw in our current approach: we are too focused on the number of saplings in the ground and not enough on their long-term resilience. Whether through natural regeneration or new planting schemes, tree survival must be the priority. With mortality rates increasing by 90%, as the article highlights, it's clear that traditional methods are no longer fit for purpose in a changing climate. To build forests that can withstand future conditions, we must invest in resilience from the outset. Research into techniques that improve sapling survivability is essential to protecting ancient woodlands and establishing new ones. Innovative approaches – such as vertical farming to produce climate-adapted saplings and biochar-enhanced substrates to improve soil health – are already showing promise. These methods can yield stronger, faster-growing trees with significantly higher survival rates. Our ancient woodlands are among the UK's most treasured natural assets. If we are to protect and restore them – while ensuring they continue to absorb carbon and support biodiversity – we need a new approach to UK forestry, one with resilience and survivability at its CollierChief research and development officer, A Healthier Earth I was really interested to read that saplings weren't thriving in ancient forests. It is quite the opposite in my garden. I'm not much of a gardener, but every time I am moved to tidy up, most of my efforts go into pulling up, if I can, and cutting back if I can't, little ash, sycamore, oak, yew, lime, holly and even the occasional chestnut tree. This is both from flowerpots and flowerbeds. When I cut them back they seem to grow back even stronger. What is happening that a south London garden seems desperate to become a forest and ancient forests are giving up?Martin CooperBromley, London
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Nestle, Barry Callebaut, re.green to restore areas in Brazil's cocoa, coffee regions
By Gabriel Araujo SAO PAULO (Reuters) -Nestle announced on Thursday environmental restoration projects in partnership with reforestation startup and chocolatier Barry Callebaut in Brazil, seeking to plant millions of trees in areas where it sources key ingredients. WHY IT'S IMPORTANT The initiative is part of a wave of corporate investments scaling up Brazil's reforestation industry and aligns with Nestle's goal to become net zero by 2050, while restoring ecosystems in areas critical for cocoa and coffee production. BY THE NUMBERS The companies said the two separate projects will plant 11 million trees across 8,000 hectares (19,768 acres). The project, designed to span 30 years, involves planting 3.3 million trees of native species from Brazil's coastal Atlantic rainforest in the northeastern state of Bahia. It is expected to generate 880,000 carbon credits. The separate partnership with Barry Callebaut seeks to restore 6,000 hectares in the states of Bahia and Para, most of which will be converted into agroforestry systems with cocoa. KEY QUOTES "These projects will support our decarbonization targets, but our sustainability strategy goes beyond carbon removal," Nestle Brasil's Business Transformation and ESG director Barbara Sapunar said. "We want to regenerate areas in regions where we source ingredients. Environmental restoration increases the resilience of supply chains," she added. CEO Thiago Picolo said the initiatives showcase how companies can go beyond carbon offsetting and invest in restoring landscapes tied to their supply chains. ADDITIONAL CONTEXT Brazil is the world's largest coffee producer and exporter, as well as the world's fifth-largest chocolate market. Nestle will fully fund the project and cover 60% of costs for the Barry Callebaut initiative, it said. They are part of the company's broader goal of planting 200 million trees by 2030 in regions where it sources ingredients such as coffee, cocoa and milk. is backed by Brazilian billionaire Joao Moreira Salles and asset manager Gavea, founded by former Brazilian central bank governor Arminio Fraga. Swiss-based Barry Callebaut is the world's top chocolatier. Error al recuperar los datos Inicia sesión para acceder a tu cartera de valores Error al recuperar los datos Error al recuperar los datos Error al recuperar los datos Error al recuperar los datos
Reuters
5 days ago
- Business
- Reuters
Nestle, Barry Callebaut, re.green to restore areas in Brazil's cocoa, coffee regions
SAO PAULO, July 17 (Reuters) - Nestle (NESN.S), opens new tab announced on Thursday environmental restoration projects in partnership with reforestation startup and chocolatier Barry Callebaut (BARN.S), opens new tab in Brazil, seeking to plant millions of trees in areas where it sources key ingredients. The initiative is part of a wave of corporate investments scaling up Brazil's reforestation industry and aligns with Nestle's goal to become net zero by 2050, while restoring ecosystems in areas critical for cocoa and coffee production. The companies said the two separate projects will plant 11 million trees across 8,000 hectares (19,768 acres). The project, designed to span 30 years, involves planting 3.3 million trees of native species from Brazil's coastal Atlantic rainforest in the northeastern state of Bahia. It is expected to generate 880,000 carbon credits. The separate partnership with Barry Callebaut seeks to restore 6,000 hectares in the states of Bahia and Para, most of which will be converted into agroforestry systems with cocoa. "These projects will support our decarbonization targets, but our sustainability strategy goes beyond carbon removal," Nestle Brasil's Business Transformation and ESG director Barbara Sapunar said. "We want to regenerate areas in regions where we source ingredients. Environmental restoration increases the resilience of supply chains," she added. CEO Thiago Picolo said the initiatives showcase how companies can go beyond carbon offsetting and invest in restoring landscapes tied to their supply chains. Brazil is the world's largest coffee producer and exporter, as well as the world's fifth-largest chocolate market. Nestle will fully fund the project and cover 60% of costs for the Barry Callebaut initiative, it said. They are part of the company's broader goal of planting 200 million trees by 2030 in regions where it sources ingredients such as coffee, cocoa and milk. is backed by Brazilian billionaire Joao Moreira Salles and asset manager Gavea, founded by former Brazilian central bank governor Arminio Fraga. Swiss-based Barry Callebaut is the world's top chocolatier.
