Forests are incredibly important ecosystems on our planet for many different reasons from carbon storage to biodiversity, and yet they face constant pressure to meet human demands in many forms. With a significant portion of deforestation and forest degradation attributed to demand for pulp, paper, packaging and even textile products, how can we work to meet these demands while also taking better care of our forests?

I sat down with Valerie Langer of Canopy Planet who works to source and grow emerging markets of alternative sources to forests for pulp and textile demands, and it's budding potential. Join us as we chat all about this inspiring new perspective on managing forest uses and demands, as well as Val's colourful history in advocacy and action for forests, and how she's been able to gain greater leverage for protecting forests by stepping away from the front lines and into the corporate world.

Today's episode was brought to you by Canopy Planet, who works to protect forests all over the world in a variety of different ways.

Learn more about all the good they do at www.canopyplanet.org

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