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Ecosystem Restoration Communities @erc-earth.bsky.social · 1d

6,557 acres under restoration so far. Universities are monitoring long-term success. Community ownership is growing. The model works when you match the solution to the specific damage, not just plant fast and hope. What other damaged landscapes need this approach?

Ecosystem Restoration Communities @erc-earth.bsky.social · 1d

But it's more than trees. It's jobs. It's permaculture training for local farmers. It's showing that restoration can be both ecological AND economic success. The coal industry took farmland and skills. This is bringing both back.

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Ecosystem Restoration Communities @erc-earth.bsky.social · 1d

The No. 4 Farm nursery sits on reclaimed mine land from the Wolf Creek #4 coal mine. They're growing 1M+ native trees using these Champion genetics. Each seed gets species-specific treatment: stratification, scarification, whatever it needs to thrive.

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Ecosystem Restoration Communities @erc-earth.bsky.social · 1d

Renew Appalachia is putting this into practice. Community members identify and collect seeds from Champion trees across Eastern Kentucky. White oaks (pressured by bourbon barrel production), crab apples (critical bat habitat)—species that matter locally.

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Ecosystem Restoration Communities @erc-earth.bsky.social · 1d

Here's why it matters: A tree seed from 100 miles away might struggle in compacted mine soil. But a seed from a local Champion white oak that's survived 80 years in similar conditions? That genetic adaptation is the difference between 30% and 70%+ survival rates.

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Ecosystem Restoration Communities @erc-earth.bsky.social · 1d

Enter 'Champion trees.' These are the survivors—older native trees that have adapted to harsh local conditions over decades. Their genetics hold the key: resilience to poor soil, local climate extremes, and the specific challenges of this landscape.

Ecosystem Restoration Communities @erc-earth.bsky.social · 1d

A century of coal mining left Appalachia's forests devastated. Compacted soil. Invasive ground cover. And here's the problem most people miss: standard reforestation methods are failing. Fast-growing trees can't survive these conditions. So what works? 🧵

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Ecosystem Restoration Communities @erc-earth.bsky.social · 6d

We mourn the loss of Dr Jane Goodall—extraordinary conservationist and friend to our movement. Her wisdom and courage inspired generations to act for Earth. Her legacy will guide us in ecosystem restoration and nurturing hope. Condolences to her family and The Jane Goodall Institute.

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Ecosystem Restoration Communities @erc-earth.bsky.social · 13d

🌵 BTW Music Festival: where regenerative systems meet electronic music. Nov 14-17, Puerto Peñasco.
Solar-powered Funktion-One sound + proceeds funding ecosystem restoration. Desert-to-sea bioregion as venue.
Do good, feel better. 🎵🌊

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BTW Music Festival

BEES TREES & WATER Nov 14 - 17, 2025 Puerto Peñasco, Mexico 00 00 00 00 Buy Tickets Bee Trees & Water Music Festival · Nov 14–17, 2025 · Puerto Peñasco, Mexico · Do Good, Feel Better · Buy Tickets Now...

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Ecosystem Restoration Communities @erc-earth.bsky.social · 15d

¿Estás considerando el próximo curso de restauración de ecosistemas en el Campamento Alitplano? Lee lo que dicen los estudiantes. El curso comienza el 30 de septiembre. Inscríbete hoy.

ecorestauracion.es/curso/

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Ecosystem Restoration Communities @erc-earth.bsky.social · 23d

🌱 Ecosystem Restoration Training at Quinta Vale da Lama, Lagos, Portugal! Join hands-on agroforestry learning this November (3rd-9th).

Pay by donation
Food included
Register by Oct 24

Learn more: mudvalley.org/training

Ecosystem Restoration Training - Mud Valley Institute

Our ecosystem restoration training courses offer hands-on learning and practical experiences to build your competencies for supporting regenerative efforts.

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Ecosystem Restoration Communities @erc-earth.bsky.social · 28d

Join us on 18 Sept at Earthed Summit 2025 (London, UK). Systems thinkers, regenerative practitioners + restoration scientists unite for knowledge exchange. Jon Hopkins, Dr Lyla June, Prof Thomas Crowther, Merlin Sheldrake share cutting-edge insights. earthed.co/earthed-summit-2025

The Earthed Summit: Our Future Regenerated

Join global experts and practitioners of regeneration as well as public figures, journalists, young people and budding ecosystem restorers and growers at London's Barbican on 11th November.

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Ecosystem Restoration Communities @erc-earth.bsky.social · Sep 1

¿Pasión por la naturaleza → acción real? 🌱
Webinar GRATUITO: 9 sept, 18:00
✨ Conoce el equipo CIRE 25/26
💬 Resuelve dudas del curso
📖 Descubre contenidos + semana en La Junquera
🎁 Sorpresa para asistentes
Regístrate: ecorestauracion.es#webinar/

Camp Altiplano - Ecorestauración de paisajes

Camp Altiplano, primera Ecosystem Restoration Community del mundo, dedicada a la restauración de paisajes en el entorno del Altiplano Murcia

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Ecosystem Restoration Communities @erc-earth.bsky.social · Aug 27

World Water Week💧
Healthy watersheds = climate regulators. When ecosystems retain water efficiently, they create microclimates that moderate temperature extremes by 2-5°C through the process of evapotranspiration.
Water isn't just life, it's climate stability.
#WorldWaterWeek #WaterForClimateAction

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Sally Moss Editorial @sallymossed.bsky.social · Aug 5

I love a good solution.

In a world of problems, it's good to remember there are always powerful actions we can take.

One of the best solution-mongering organisations I know is @erc-earth.bsky.social. They're busy restoring nearly 100,000 hectares globally.

www.ecosystemrestorationcommunities.org

Ecosystem Restoration Communities - The Mighty Movement

Ecosystem Restoration Communities - Join our restoration community. Learn ecosystem restoration, volunteer, or donate to help restore Earth.

www.ecosystemrestorationcommunities.org

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Ecosystem Restoration Communities @erc-earth.bsky.social · Aug 12

Thank you so much for your support Sally, and thanks for sharing!

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Ecosystem Restoration Communities @erc-earth.bsky.social · Aug 12

A Fire swept through ERC Rocciaviva (Matera, Italy), destroying 15ha of restored land, and 10,000+ plants were lost. Rocciaviva will rebuild with your support: replanting, prevention, resilience. Donate to help restore #biodiversity: web.plant-for-the-planet.org/en/mgnus-luc...

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Ecosystem Restoration Communities @erc-earth.bsky.social · Aug 1

Sinal do Vale transforms degraded Atlantic Forest into thriving restoration hub. Their systems approach connects local farmers, endangered species recovery, and regional biodiversity corridors—proving community-led models scale.

www.ecosystemrestorationcommunities.org/2025/05/19/s...

Sinal do Vale: Building a regional restoration hub for the Atlantic Forest - Ecosystem Restoration Communities

While the Brazilian Amazon is perhaps the most iconic forest ecosystem on earth, Brazil’s other rainforest ecoregion, the Atlantic Forest, or Mata Atlântica is less well known globally. The ancient ra...

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BSBI Ireland @bsbiireland.bsky.social · Jul 29

🌸🌻🌼🪻 + 🌞= 🦋🦋
If you're out and about in #NorthernIreland, why not spend a lovely 15 minutes taking part in Butterfly Conservation's #BigButterflyCount? Just scan the QR code and away you go! share.google/ZlrQBN02Sq0z...
@cedar-ni.bsky.social @daera-ni.gov.uk
@jen-farrar-bsbi-ni.bsky.social

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Ecosystem Restoration Communities @erc-earth.bsky.social · Jul 29

Check out our newest ERC! Boma Ikolojia ERC demonstrates how 10 acres can transform 5,000 lives. Community-led holistic grazing, erosion control & agroforestry creating resilient landscapes in Kenya's borderlands.

www.ecosystemrestorationcommunities.org/community/bo...

Boma Ikologia Kanyerus, Kenya - Ecosystem Restoration Communities

In Kanyerus, Kenya, a local community is restoring degraded land through food forests, water harvesting, and improved grazing practices, reviving livelihoods and rebuilding resilience.

www.ecosystemrestorationcommunities.org

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Ecosystem Restoration Communities @erc-earth.bsky.social · Jul 28

Ready to restore ecosystems while gaining cutting-edge skills?

Learn from restoration experts, apply innovative techniques, and contribute to real ecosystem recovery.

Subscribe for volunteer alerts → www.ecosystemrestorationcommunities.org/volunteer-su...

#EcosystemRestoration #CitizenScience

Volunteer Subscribe Page - Ecosystem Restoration Communities

Transform lives (including your own) through hands-on restoration Get first access to life-changing volunteer opportunities 50,000+ earth restorers making real impact across more than 80 restoration s...

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Nic Wilson @nicwilson.bsky.social · Jul 25

A previously rare plant is flourishing in today's @theguardian.com country diary by Tim Earl.

#countrydiary #naturewriting

Country diary: A remarkable story of a remarkable plant | Tim Earl

Stoney Mountain, Isle of Man: The lesser twayblade orchid has been giving the island’s botanists the runaround for nearly 150 years. Now, suddenly, we have hundreds

www.theguardian.com

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Ecosystem Restoration Communities @erc-earth.bsky.social · Jul 22

Ecosystem restoration camp: Nov 3-9 in Portugal. Hands-on conversion of dryland to drought-resistant agroforestry system. Learn regenerative techniques, soil health & climate resilience. Register by Oct 24.
www.ecosystemrestorationcommunities.org/experiences/...

Autumn/Fall Ecosystem Regeneration Camp (Portugal) - Ecosystem Restoration Communities

Join our week long, hands-on learning in agroforestry and ecological regeneration on the Algarve!

www.ecosystemrestorationcommunities.org

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Ecosystem Restoration Communities @erc-earth.bsky.social · Jul 3

🇲🇼 Announcing Chipembere, Malawi - our newest ERC!

Community-led restoration tackling root causes: 270k trees planted, 65% reduction in deforestation, 500 sustainable businesses launched!

Learn more here:
ecosystemrestorationcommunities.org/community/chipembere-malawi/

Chipembere, Malawi - Ecosystem Restoration Communities

In Malawi’s Thyolo District, deforestation, erosion, and river siltation threaten ecosystems, but this community is reversing this through forest restoration and conservation education.

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Ecosystem Restoration Communities @erc-earth.bsky.social · Jul 1

🌱Curso Integral de Restauración de Ecosistemas de España
Técnicas profesionales:
• Mapeo del terreno
• Gestión biodiversidad
• Control invasoras
• Marco legal
Mixto: online + 6 días Camp Altiplano
Plazas limitadas → ecorestauracion.es/curso/
#RestauraciónEcológica

Curso Integral de restauración de ecosistemas - Camp Altiplano

Curso Integral de restauración de ecosistemas diseñado para capacitar a los futuros restauradores en la conservación de ecosistemas.

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