Restore Natural Ecosystems

Avoid products driving deforestation

Why? The world has lost one-third of its forests since the ice age and more than half the world’s land-based species of animals, plants, and insects make their homes in forests.

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Stop junk mail

Why? Junk mail can be an aggravating waste of resources, but you can take control and stop junk mail. In fact, you can even be specific about the kinds of mail you want to stop receiving.

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Buy recycled content paper products

Why? A simple switch to 100 percent recycled toilet paper and facial tissue can prevent clearcutting that is devastating an entire ecosystem and its people.

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Learn about carbon farming

Why? As many as 35 agricultural practices – when scaled up – can draw large amounts of carbon out of the atmosphere.

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Learn about fire ecology

Why? First used by indigenous communities, prescribed burns during safe conditions help ecosystems to thrive. Learn more from their worldview and experience with fire ecology and management.

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Learn the local bird calls

Why? Today, you have the benefit of a wide range of resources to help you learn local bird calls.

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Identify local wildflowers

Why? Appreciating wildfires' beauty is wonderful, and being able to identify it somehow adds to the experience.

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Buy organic produce

Why? Buying organic benefits your health, workers, and the environment.

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