Summary of We planted a forest in the ashes - here’s what happened
The video follows the journey of planting a forest to restore an area that was destroyed by a wildfire in 2017.
- The project started with planting thousands of saplings in charred soil, facing challenges like extreme heat and lack of rain.
- The area has transformed over the years, with some trees surviving and others not recovering.
- The project involved native tree planting, collaboration with local organizations, and efforts to restore the ecosystem.
- Researchers and sources featured include Pedro from ATN, Nicola the Forest engineer, and various field workers and biologists.
- The project expanded to include monthly memberships to support nature restoration projects beyond tree planting, such as wetland restoration and creating kelp forests.
- Transparency and communication with supporters are key aspects of the organization's work.
- Approximately 1,000 trees survived from the initial planting, with additional trees planted in the Carpathian Mountains as a backup project.
- The video emphasizes the importance of community support and contributions in continuing their conservation efforts.
Notable Quotes
— 02:01 — « Lessons were supposed to have been learned, but this was an unusually long summer which left room for further mistakes. »
— 02:03 — « It was with this dreadful backdrop that me and Matt were starting mossy earth. »
— 03:36 — « The reason why the fire stopped here is really interesting...Pedro and his team at the time had some wild living horses in the area as part of a rewilding project and they saved this forest by essentially grazing down a lot of the bushes and grasses. »
— 07:44 — « Those rides were cold and grimy but we were loving it because we finally got to go. »
— 08:21 — « So when we actually started planting, we had lost most of the soil which made planting hard, and when I mean hard I mean breathing hard. »
Category
Science and Nature