Forest guilds A billion of the best trees, part 3

Aotearoa’s native biodiversity is in a precarious state. Burning has destroyed 80% of our original native forest cover. Half of all native species are already extinct. In the 20% of native forest area that remains, high grading (harvesting the strongest trees, and leaving weaker trees behind to reproduce) has further impacted the vitality of natural populations. The fragmented landscape makes it difficult for forests to regenerate into previously forested spaces.

This is where you and I come in. Together, we can simultaneously reverse biodiversity decline and restore natural resources