Land Use

Land use can degrade or renew ecosystems -- and put greenhouse gases into or take them out of our atmosphere

The Land Use Sector includes the protection and restoration of high-carbon ecosystems such as forests and wetlands, as well as the production of perennial timber and biomass crops. Deforestation and degradation of forest ecosystems are responsible for about 1/8 of anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions today (IPCC, 2014). Project Drawdown's research includes solutions for reducing emissions, sequestering carbon, and providing critical ecosystem services and feedstocks.

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Forest-Friendly Foods 1

Tropical Forests

I will spend at least (___) minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.
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Drawdown Solution: Tropical Forests

4 Foods That Are Eating the World’s Forests And How to Choose Better

Find Rainforest Alliance Certified products

SolutionsU Collection: Restoring Tropical Forests
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Forest-Friendly Foods 2

Tropical Forests

I will replace or remove the palm oil, coffee, and cocoa products in my current diet that are known to contribute to deforestation.
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Drawdown Solution: Tropical Forests

4 Foods That Are Eating the World’s Forests And How to Choose Better

Find Rainforest Alliance Certified products

SolutionsU Collection: Restoring Tropical Forests
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Learn About Better Wood Products

Forest Protection

I will spend at least (___) minutes researching the benefits of ecologically certified wood products such as Forest Stewardship Council wood.
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Drawdown Solution: Forest Protection

Pacific Northwest Climate Smart Forestry

Find Forest Stewardship Council Certified Products

SolutionsU Collection: Forest Protection
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Advocate for Forest Protection

Forest Protection

I will contact (___) congress people or representatives to advocate for public policy that protects forests and improves their ability to sequester carbon.
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Drawdown Solution: Forest Protection

The Best Technology for Fighting Climate Change Isn't a Technology

GovTrack: Find your U.S. Congressperson

Find Your State Legislators
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Learn about Local Indigenous Practices

Indigenous Peoples' Land Management

I will spend at least (___) minutes learning how local indigenous tribes are caring for the land.
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Drawdown Solution: Indigenous Peoples' Land Management

Native Knowledge: What Ecologists Are Learning from Indigenous People

SolutionsU Collection: Indigenous People's Land Management

Native American Tribes of Oregon
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Learn about Temperate Forests

Temperate Forests

I will spend at least (___) minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.
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Drawdown Solution: Temperate Forests

The Environmental Literacy Council: Forest Ecosystem Services

Forest Europe: Introduction to Ecosystem Services

Sustainably Managing Oregon's Forests
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Local Perennial Biomass

Perennial Biomass

I will spend at least (___) minutes finding out if anyone is working on perennial biomass projects in my region and how I can get involved.
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Drawdown Solution: Perennial Biomass

Woody Perennial Biomass

SolutionsU Collection: Biomass

Volunteer Match
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Research Peatlands

Peatlands

I will spend at least (___) minutes researching the environmental benefits of peatlands and what is being done around the world to conserve and restore them.
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Drawdown Solution Page: Peatlands

Peatlands and Climate Change

Ultimate Bogs: How Saving Peatlands Could Help Save the Planet

Peatlands at Neskowin Marsh, Oregon
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Research Bamboo

Bamboo

I will spend at least (___) minutes researching the environmental benefits and uses of bamboo and consider the pros and cons of expanding its use.
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Drawdown Solution: Bamboo

Bamboo Products as a Replacement for Plastic Products in our Lives
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CREATE A CUSTOM ACTION

Ideally, you’ll choose at least one measurable goal so that you can measure your success but there are no limits on what you can choose—so exercise your creativity!

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