Global Restoration
Our Biodiversity Hotspots
Six Regions. One Mission. A World of Impact.
The Places That Still Remember
Forests are more than trees — they’re living, breathing ecosystems that support life across the planet. Some regions are so rich in life, and so vulnerable to damage, that they’re recognized as biodiversity hotspots. These are the places where focused restoration can have the biggest ripple effect — not just locally, but globally.
Our work begins here.
We concentrate our restoration efforts in six tree-dominated ecosystems where our crews work hand-in-hand with local partners and communities to form the roots of our global strategy — and the starting points for powerful, youth-led change.
The Places Calling Us Back
Not all forests are the same — and not all restoration has equal impact. That’s why we prioritize tree-dominated ecosystems where habitat loss and climate stress have pushed biodiversity to the edge, but where community action can create deep, lasting change.
In each hotspot, we build restoration crews, form local partnerships, host on-the-ground events for PowerSeekers and Gibbon Guardian members, and work to restore forest health, expand urban canopy coverage, and reawaken a sense of belonging to the natural world.
These hotspots are the heartbeat of our global restoration strategy — and every tree planted, every young person mobilized, and every partnership formed helps tip the scale toward balance.
Planted with Purpose
In every hotspot, our restoration work spans both natural ecosystems and urban environments.
We focus on forest recovery and reforestation across key regions, working with local partners to regenerate habitat, increase biodiversity, and steward the land for future generations.
But we don’t stop there.
We also invest in urban canopy expansion — planting trees in parks, schools, and neighbourhoods to cool cities, clean the air, support urban wildlife, and build climate resilience. This dual approach ensures our impact reaches from forest floor to city block, restoring harmony across the full spectrum of landscapes.
Our Global Hotspots
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Whether it’s regenerating a degraded forest or planting native trees in a city park, every action aims to restore balance, build connection, and create a more livable world for all.
The Carolinian Forest
Canada’s Most Biodiverse Region
The Carolinian Forest is home to more species than any other ecosystem in Canada.
Stretching across southern Ontario, this unique zone is rich in biodiversity, but has lost more than 90% of its natural cover due to agriculture, urbanization, and development. The need for restoration is urgent — and the opportunity for impact is immense.
This is also where the majority of Ontarians live, making it a powerful place to connect urban populations with hands-on restoration and long-term ecological change. From rare wildlife habitats to city green spaces, healing this forest helps build a more resilient future for all.
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Pacific Northwest
Temperate Forest
North America’s Rainforest Powerhouse
The Pacific Northwest Temperate Forest is one of the most ancient and carbon-rich ecosystems on Earth.
Spanning from Alaska to Northern California — including the Tongass National Forest, Great Bear Rainforest, Olympic Peninsula, Cascades, and coastal redwood forests — this vast region is home to towering trees, endemic species, and vibrant Indigenous stewardship.
Though much of it remains intact, logging, climate shifts, and habitat fragmentation threaten its resilience. Focused restoration here protects biodiversity, strengthens climate regulation, and supports global ecological balance.
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Southeast Asian Rainforests
A Frontline for Forest Recovery
From Myanmar to Malaysia, the rainforests of Southeast Asia are some of the oldest and most biologically rich ecosystems on Earth.
These forests span countries like Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Malaysia — forming a global biodiversity hotspot under severe threat. Gibbons, our flagship species, swing through these treetops as vital seed dispersers and ecological indicators. But widespread deforestation and habitat fragmentation have put both species and ecosystems at risk. Restoration efforts here don’t just protect wildlife — they sustain the ancient balance between people, primates, and forest.
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Atlantic Forest
A Vital Forest Hanging On
Once spanning over a million square kilometres along the coast of Brazil and into parts of Paraguay and Argentina, the Atlantic Forest is now one of the most fragmented and threatened tropical forests on Earth.
Despite having lost more than 85% of its original cover, it remains a global biodiversity hotspot — home to thousands of endemic species and millions of people.
Restoration here means reconnecting forest corridors, regenerating habitat, and strengthening resilience in the face of ongoing deforestation and climate instability.
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Amazon Rainforest
The World's Lungs — and Its Beating Heart
The largest tropical rainforest on Earth — covering over 5 million square kilometers and stretching across nine countries. Home to one in ten known species and storing billions of tons of carbon, it plays a vital role in regulating the planet’s climate.
But deforestation, fires, and extractive industries are accelerating its decline. Protecting and restoring the Amazon is one of the most urgent and impactful actions we can take for global biodiversity and climate resilience.
Every tree saved here strengthens the world’s ability to breathe, adapt, and survive.
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Valdivian Temperate Rainforest
Ancient Forests of the South
Tucked between the Andes Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, the Valdivian Forest is one of the world’s five remaining temperate rainforests — and the only one in South America.
These ancient, moss-draped forests store enormous amounts of carbon, host high levels of endemism, and support Indigenous communities who’ve lived in reciprocity with the land for generations. With many species found nowhere else and old-growth trees that have stood for centuries, this ecosystem is a living memory of the Earth’s past — and a vital key to a resilient future.
Its restoration is essential not only for Chile and Argentina, but for global climate resilience and the future of Earth’s biodiversity.
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Where We’re Active Now
Our Carolinian Forest Restoration Crew is currently active, with on-the-ground work underway in Southern Ontario. Our Pacific Northwest Restoration Crew is now in development. As our movement grows, we’ll continue to update this page with new crews, deeper partnerships, and local actions in all six hotspot zones.
This is just the beginning.
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