Forests are vital in combating climate change—and we’ve only just begun to unlock their potential.

Winnakee is working to change this.

Forest loss and degradation is the 2nd largest contributor to climate change after fossil fuels according to the EPA. Restoring the natural regenerative cycles of forests can as much as double their ability to absorb CO2. These natural storage solutions slow climate change far more effectively than any human technology.

In this webinar we will spend some time discussing Winnakee’s stewardship model to help Hudson Valley forests regenerate naturally – so that young saplings can survive against current threats of deer, disease, insects, and invasives.  Then we will offer solutions to help landowners improve the ecosystem function of your lands to make them more resilient to the damaging effects of climate change and support biodiversity.

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Join us for a wide-ranging conversation about aligning food systems in the Hudson Valley with social and environmental justice. Led by librarians and using books from the collection to support our discussion, we will explore the past and future of growing, consuming, and eating food, whether it comes from the Farmers Market, the grocery store, or somewhere in between. Everyone is invited to bring their perspective, experience, and opinions to the table.  Sponsored by Hudson Valley Climate Solutions Week & Climate Smart Rhinebeck.

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