Learn about Winnakee's local movement for this global goals
TODAY IS INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE FOREST!
Healthy Forests for
Healthy People
This is the theme of the UN General Assembly's 2023 Interntional Day of the Forest, calling on us to give back to forests because forests give so much to our health: They purify the water, clean the air, capture carbon to fight climate change, provide food and life-saving medicines, and improve our well-being.Find out more about this global initiative then learn below how Winnakee is making impacts for forests close to home!
Learn about Winnakee's impactful forest protection and restoration movement, one of the most meaningful local contributions we can make to the global climate crisis this International Day of the Forest.Find out more about FOREVER FORESTS' impact.
Introducing New Blog Series
By Bob Davis, Executive Director
Restoring Hudson Valley Forests as an indispensable investment in our region’s future
The Hudson Valley is one of the most sought-after places in the world. Our towns are always ranked as the top best small towns to live, and our region is a world-class tourist destination. The reasons have a lot to do with our great access to irreplaceable landscapes that define our enjoyment of the outdoors through recreation as well as iconic viewsheds that have inspired art movements and rival some of the prettiest vistas in the world.
Early in my career, I worked for DEC in this region, and after some 30-odd years after leaving the area to pursue my career, I decided to come back to the Hudson Valley to enjoy its landscapes and to dedicate my forestry expertise into protecting and restoring them.
The natural landscape, the forests, fields, and open spaces provide the background for everything we do and help define and enrich our quality of life. What you probably didn’t realize was that within the lifetime of a child born today, many of these benefits to us, and wildlife that depend on them, could be lost:
Forests for Wetland and Woodland Habitat Protection
Join us for an early spring walk with Erik Kiviat of Hudsonia. Discover the diversity of habitats at Vlei Marsh, one of Winnakee’s most interesting and ecologically significant protected lands.
