This island is a small corner of the planet that remains an ecological sanctuary without rich peoples mansions, without cement or big businesses. There are stories that seem straight out of an adventure book and that of Brendon Grimshaw Island is one of them. In 1962, this British journalist decided to do something that few dare. He bought a desert island in the heart of the Indian Ocean and after planting thousands of trees he transformed it into a unique place.
More than seven thousand trees draw a giant instrument that was born as a mans tribute to his deceased wife and today can be seen even in satellite images.
This majestic species of tree stands out not only for its enormous diameter, but also for the history and biodiversity it houses in its roots and branches. It is not the tallest tree, nor the oldest in the entire world, but its presence is so powerful that whoever looks at it closely feels a deep shudder, as if the history of centuries was sliding through their skin.
Every March 19, Carpenters Day and International Craftsmans Day are commemorated, a date that recognizes the value of manual work and its cultural contribution throughout history.
The initiative of the Ministry of Ecology and Renewable Natural Resources of Misiones seeks to strengthen communication between the provincial agency and external forestry technicians, unify technical criteria and optimize evaluation times of projects presented through a dialogue table for sustainable forest management. In addition, it aims to improve the quality in the preparation and presentation of sustainable management and land use change plans linked to native forests.
In line with global trends that promote sustainable construction and the responsible use of forest resources, PEFC Spain inaugurated this Friday in Madrid a new space conceived as a meeting point, a showroom for certified products and a visibility platform for companies committed to sustainable forest management.
An international study carried out in the larch forests of southern Chile revealed that the oldest trees of this species host an extraordinary diversity of underground fungi, essential for the health of the ecosystem and carbon storage. The research, published in Biodiversity and Conservation, shows that a single ancient larch can shelter hundreds of fungal species—many potentially new to science—reinforcing the importance of protecting these forest giants to maintain the resilience of temperate rainforests.
The Association of Forestry Producers, Industrialists and Traders of Misiones and Norte de Corrientes (APICOFOM) launched its chemical analysis laboratory for wood in 2025, a service that allows scientifically verifying the quality of the impregnation applied to the material and issuing certificates that guarantee its durability for different uses in construction.
In the town of Pirangi del Norte (Brazil) there is a giant tree that, at first glance, looks like a forest. Its extensive canopy covers roads and nearby plots, and has become a unique example of how nature can develop unusual growth forms. Do you want to know what its most outstanding features are?
