Land Use

Our lifestyle decisions affect how we use land, which affects the carbon in our atmosphere.

The Land Use Sector includes the protection and restoration of high-carbon ecosystems such as forests and wetlands, as well as the production of perennial timber and biomass crops. Deforestation and degradation of forest ecosystems are responsible for about 1/8 of anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions today (IPCC, 2014). Project Drawdown's research includes solutions for reducing emissions, sequestering carbon, and providing critical ecosystem services and feedstocks.

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Buy Bamboo

#35 Bamboo

When they are available, I will purchase products made from bamboo instead of wood, plastic, or metal.
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Drawdown Solution: #35 Bamboo
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Advocate for Forest Protection

#38 Forest Protection

I will contact (___) congress people or representatives to advocate for public policy that protects forests and the enforcement of existing anti-logging laws.
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Find Your Congresspeople
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Choose Better Wood Products

#38 Forest Protection

I will only purchase wood and paper products from ecologically certified sources like Forest Stewardship Council.
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Forest Stewardship Council Website
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Forest-Friendly Foods 1

#5 Tropical Forests

I will spend at least (___) minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.
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Drawdown Solution: #5 Tropical Forests

4 Foods That Are Eating the World’s Forests And How to Choose Better
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Forest-Friendly Foods 2

#5 Tropical Forests

I will replace or remove products in my current diet that are known to contribute to deforestation.
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Drawdown Solution: #5 Tropical Forests

4 Foods That Are Eating the World’s Forests And How to Choose Better
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Learn about Temperate Forests

#12 Temperate Forests

I will spend at least (___) minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.
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Restore Wetlands

#52 Coastal Wetlands

I will volunteer (___) hours with a wetland restoration project in my region.
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Drawdown Solution: #52 Coastal Wetlands
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Local Perennial Biomass

#51 Perennial Biomass

I will spend at least (___) minutes finding out if anyone is working on perennial biomass projects in my region and how I can get involved.
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Support Indigenous Peoples' Land Management

#39 Indigenous Peoples' Land Management

I will donate to The Nature Conservancy, which works with Indigenous Peoples to secure land tenure and resource rights, support improved governance and local institutions, assist in natural resource mapping, planning and management; and strengthen livelihoods and sustainable economic development.
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Drawdown Solution: #39 Indigenous Peoples' Land Management

The Nature Conservatory's Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities Program
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Learn about Local Indigenous Practices

#39 Indigenous Peoples' Land Management

I will spend at least (___) minutes learning how local indigenous tribes are caring for the land by attending a training, workshop, or presentation.
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Drawdown Solution: #39 Indigenous Peoples' Land Management
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