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Global Restoration

OUR BIODIVERSITY HOTSPOT HUBS
Six Regions. One Mission. A World of Impact.

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See how we restore

The Ground of Renewal

Some forests hold the memory of balance, still rich in life, yet fragile from loss. These biodiversity hotspots are where restoration has the greatest power to ripple from local roots to global change.

 

In six tree-dominated ecosystems, we work with local partners and youth to restore forest health, expand urban canopies, and rebuild the connection between people and nature. Working to cool cities, clean the air, support wildlife, and strengthen community resilience.

 

Every tree planted, every young person mobilized, and every partnership formed moves us toward a future where nature can do what it does best: heal and grow.

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Our Global Hotspots

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Click on the buttons below to jump to each hotspot description.

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.

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The Carolinian Forest

Canada’s Most Biodiverse Region

The Carolinian Forest in Canada is Canada’s most biodiverse region, supporting more species than any other Canadian ecosystem.

Stretching across southern Ontario, extending into Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana in the United States, 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 where the majority of Ontarians live, making it a powerful place to connect urban populations with hands-on restoration and long-term ecological change. 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 kilometres 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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Note: Some images of people on our website are artist-generated to protect youth privacy and reflect the spirit of our work. All nature and animal photos are authentic.

We respectfully acknowledge that the land on which our headquarters is located is within the bounds of the Treaty Lands and the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, as well as the traditional territory of the Huron-Wendat and Haudenosaunee peoples. This territory is mutually covered by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum Belt Covenant.  We honour the longstanding Indigenous groups of this geographic region as the customary keepers, protectors, and caretakers for the environment, and follow their reverence for nature and leadership in caring for Mother Earth.

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