Climate change causing tree loss across continents.
A US Geological Survey study of old-growth forests in North America revealed that the rate at which trees are dying has more than doubled over the past few decades. Furthermore, the losses are the same, no matter which species or at what elevation. In the United Kingdom, the National Trust and the Royal Horticultural Society found that the historic horse chestnut tree is facing an increased risk of vanishing as a persistent disease known as bleeding canker has infected around half of the estimated 500,000 trees in the nation. Trees infected with canker cannot recover and inevitably perish.

Our appreciation, US Geological Survey, National Trust and Royal Horticultural Society, for this information about the perilous state of our life-sustaining trees. Let us strive to better ensure their survival through our caring green actions and lifestyles.


Guyana and Norway cooperate to reduce green house gas emissions
Guyana and Norway cooperate to reduce deforestation. Guyana’s President Bharrat Jagdeo and Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg have agreed that their countries will establish a partnership to lessen deforestation and its associated greenhouse gas emissions. Under the agreement, Norway will provide performance-based compensation for Guyana’s efforts toward forest preservation, with funds being channeled into helping the nation develop a low-carbon economy. The plan is for this program to become part of a wider mechanism to be included in the post-Kyoto Protocol agreement.

Our green accolades, Norway and Guyana for your work together in halting deforestation. Blessed be all efforts to preserve these beautiful green lungs of our Earth for the health and longevity of her co-inhabitants.

 Army introduces organic farming
Soldiers in the Philippines teach organic gardening. The Philippine Army has launched an agricultural project to help less privileged residents in the Negros Oriental province. Soldiers are introducing organic farming to a number of families who are set to move into a government-sponsored housing initiative. A five hectare communal plot will be made available for the residents to plant such organic crops as sweet corn.

Our respectful salute, Army personnel and the Philippines, for bringing benefit to your nation’s people and land in such a constructive way. We wish vibrant health to all the new organic gardeners from their abundant and nutritious harvests.