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"Trees live inside our memory, and we, increasingly, live inside theirs." —Robert Moor Trees are some of the Earth’s most wondrous time capsules. They keep records of years past and seasons felt in the concentric rings within their trunks, and, should you reach out your hand in an old-growth forest, you can touch a tree that was alive hundreds of years ago and which may still be alive hundreds of years in the future. In the latest Emergence Magazine essay, writer Robert Moor journeys to Haida Gwaii, an island chain in British Columbia, for the anniversary of a historic agreement between the Haida Nation and the Canadian government that protects the landscape’s last remaining old-growth forests after decades of reckless logging precipitated by colonialism. To honor the occasion, a totem pole—carved from a towering red cedar—is raised under Haida leadership on Gwaii Haanas for the first time in 130 years. Walking through a forest stewarded for generations, Robert begins to see the tangle of Sitka spruces and cedars, mosses and lichens, not as a site of slow decay, but of ongoing growth. Standing in the presence of ancient trees, we can feel, rather than intellectualize, he says, not only the deep past, but also our responsibility to the future. Read: https://lnkd.in/dJk-EcqW Artwork by Maurits Wouters and Studio AIRPORT. #SpiritualEcology #EmergenceMagazine

Book title: Sanctuary of Earth Description: "Sanctuary of Earth" is not just a book; it’s a call to action. It’s a reminder that these ecosystems are not just stories on a page but living, breathing entities that need our protection now more than ever. As you turn the pages, you’ll find yourself immersed in the symphony of the seas, the final stand of ancient forests, and the battle for the last gardens of Eden. This book is a reflection on the beauty that remains and a plea for humanity to recognize its role in preserving the last sanctuaries of our Earth before they are lost to us forever. #earth #life #ecosystem https://lnkd.in/dp86WVEf  

The creation of a 1000 forests is in 1 acorn (RW Emerson) https://lnkd.in/gA2h6n8t

🏛️5 lessons from ancient civilizations for keeping homes cool in hot, dry climates.📜 Modern buildings take electricity and A/C for granted, but they can become unbearable when the power goes out. This new article from UC Asst. Prof. and Asst. Prof. in the School of Geography, Development and Environment Adriana Zuniga-Teran offers 5 strategies for keeping cool that come from architects of ancient civilizations. Originally published in The Conversation US, it's been viewed over 40k times and picked up by dozens of other news outlets!🎊 Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/gcWaErhM

Sea caves in the Great Lakes? A case study from the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore in Lake Superior explains more. This study and others are featured the current issue of the Journal of Great Lakes Research, vol. 50, issue 1. #JGLR #GreatLakesSci http://bit.ly/488SOrx

“e” The answer is “e” for All of the Above (remember multiple-choice questions from elementary school?) It stands as a symbol or emblem in my attempt to make some sense of the increasingly complex Social-Economic-Political-Personal world in which we ALL live and share. “e” could also mean earth, ecology, evolution, energy, equality, everything, empathy, encompassing, eternal, everlasting, etc. The color scheme represents the Sun, Earth-Water and All Living Things. It may have spiritual or religious significance. If you are interested in obtaining more information please contact me at: walterpward@mail.com The answer is ”e”. Help me spread the word.

Did you know that window treatments have been in use since 3000 BCE? Ancient Mesopotamians, Egyptians, and early Chinese civilizations first used woven plant fibers and animal skins to block drafts, dissuade animal trespassers, and offer privacy in ancient dwellings and palaces. Examining the history of window treatments can shed light on the many benefits of window treatments, both in modern day and historically. In this week's blog, I explore the benefits of window treatments and why they matter for your home! Check out our blog to learn even more benefits–https://lnkd.in/eEDHPKvH

🚨Useful resource alert! 🚨 To date, we have very little literature on ancient habitat indicators outside of ancient woodland and calcareous grassland… Last year, a paper published by Lososova et al (full paper link: https://lnkd.in/eC-Vvz9W) worked to identify dispersal classes for 10,327 vascular plants across Europe ranging from 1-7. Species with a dispersal class of 1 includes species where 50-99% of seed disperses between 0.1-1m per annum, whereas a class of 7 includes plants with a mean dispersal distance of between 500-5000m. Massively useful resource - particularly if we’re looking to characterise indicators of continuity within habitats. 🌱❤️

Times Magazine Review: "Books Vital Warning About How Forests Shape Human History."  <--A must read of the ground breaking book, "A Forest Journey: The Role of Wood in the Fate of Civilization" by John Perlin. #forest #forests #carbon #carbonsequestration #earth #history #sun #solar #civilization #society #lessons #climate #climatechange #climatesolutions

🌍 Restoration of Home and Heart: God’s Plan for Creation and the Church 🙏 In a world full of brokenness and chaos, God calls us to restoration—not just of creation, but also of ourselves and His Church. This restoration begins with a deep, adventurous love, Eros, that God wants to share with us. He longs for a relationship with us that sparkles with life and passion, while also striving for Agape love, a perfect, unconditional love that we are called to pursue. God's restoration plan calls for self-reflection, repentance, and a renewed trust in His plan. Through discipline in our thoughts, nurturing our words, and strengthening our faith, we can contribute to the restoration of our personal relationship with God. This personal restoration forms the foundation for broader transformation—of our homes, communities, and the world around us. With the concepts of Oikologia and Oikonomia at the core of this model, we are invited to manage our environment and resources in a new way, in harmony with God’s will. This is not just a spiritual call but also a practical approach to ecology and economy in our daily lives. At One Way Society, www.onewaysociety.com, we believe that everything begins and ends with God. By focusing on God's infinite love, we can initiate a circular movement of restoration that aligns our roles as parents, partners, workers, and ministers with His principles of creation. Let us strive together for this restoration and commit ourselves to manifesting God’s glory in our lives and the world. #Restoration #GodsPlan #Oikologia #Oikonomia #Ecology #Economy #OneWaySociety