Ecologist Thomas Crowther's Work Spurs Global Reforestation Initiatives
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British ecologist Thomas Crowther's research has directly informed major global conservation efforts, including the World Economic Forum's Trillion Trees initiative. He founded the Crowther Lab and later the open-data platform Restor, which connects restoration projects worldwide. Crowther also serves as co-chair for the U.N. Decade on Ecosystem Restoration.
Facts First
- Thomas Crowther's research contributed to the Trillion Trees initiative
- Founded the Crowther Lab and the global platform Restor to connect restoration efforts
- Serves as co-chair of the advisory board for the U.N. Decade on Ecosystem Restoration
- Authored a 2019 paper in Science on the potential for additional tree cover
- Authored the book Nature’s Echo
What Happened
Thomas Crowther, a British ecologist, founded the Crowther Lab and built an interdisciplinary research group. His 2019 paper in the journal Science discussed the potential for additional global tree cover. This work contributed to the development of the World Economic Forum’s Trillion Trees initiative. Crowther is the founder of Restor, an open-data platform designed to connect conservation and restoration initiatives globally. He has also served as co-chair of the advisory board to the U.N. Decade on Ecosystem Restoration and authored a book titled Nature’s Echo.
Why this Matters to You
Crowther's work helps coordinate global tree-planting and ecosystem restoration, which could improve local air quality, support biodiversity, and mitigate climate change effects in your community. The Restor platform may allow local conservation groups to find resources, share data, and connect with a wider network, potentially making local environmental projects more effective.
What's Next
The U.N. Decade on Ecosystem Restoration... runs through 2030, suggesting a continued, structured global effort. The Restor platform is likely to continue expanding its network of projects. Further scientific research may build upon the foundational work published in Science to refine global restoration targets and methods.