Trees, trees, trees! We might not be Ents orElves, but in our humble opinion, there isn’t enough wild nature in the world. One of the things that we love the most about the outdoors, aside from all the cuddly critters and creatures, is taking a long walk in the forest. And it’s a wonderful feeling to look out the window and see a sea of greenery.We’re not the only ones who think so! The members of one online community, ‘Trees Growing Up,’sharesome of the most powerful before-and-afterphotosof places where saplings were planted and grew into mighty trees, improving the area. Today, we’re featuring the best pics. Scroll down to take a peek! Meanwhile, go hug some trees during your lunch break—we’re sure they’d appreciate it.Bored Pandawanted to learn a bit more about before-and-after shots and taking photos in nature, so we got in touch with Ohio-based photographerDominic Sberna. He was kind enough to share some of his expertise with us.This post may includeaffiliate links.

Trees, trees, trees! We might not be Ents orElves, but in our humble opinion, there isn’t enough wild nature in the world. One of the things that we love the most about the outdoors, aside from all the cuddly critters and creatures, is taking a long walk in the forest. And it’s a wonderful feeling to look out the window and see a sea of greenery.

We’re not the only ones who think so! The members of one online community, ‘Trees Growing Up,’sharesome of the most powerful before-and-afterphotosof places where saplings were planted and grew into mighty trees, improving the area. Today, we’re featuring the best pics. Scroll down to take a peek! Meanwhile, go hug some trees during your lunch break—we’re sure they’d appreciate it.

Bored Pandawanted to learn a bit more about before-and-after shots and taking photos in nature, so we got in touch with Ohio-based photographerDominic Sberna. He was kind enough to share some of his expertise with us.

This post may includeaffiliate links.

A couple decided to rebuild their deserted piece of land of 600 hectares in Aimorés, Brazil. They planted more than 2 million tree saplings. As a result, the site has 293 plant species, 172 bird species and 33 animal species, some of which were on the verge of extinction. Took 18 years

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According tophotographer Dominic, from Ohio, if you want to capture nature in the natural sense while taking pictures, it’s “best to leave things as they are.““I’m a big believer in the ‘Leave No Trace’ ideal and movement. It’s fine to take modern necessities into nature, but do not leave them there,” he said, urging everyone to respect the environment that they’re in.“The area of nature you are photographing should be left as you’ve found it,” Dominic told Bored Panda.“Your photos should mimic this ideal if you want to capture a scene authentically.”

According tophotographer Dominic, from Ohio, if you want to capture nature in the natural sense while taking pictures, it’s “best to leave things as they are.”

“I’m a big believer in the ‘Leave No Trace’ ideal and movement. It’s fine to take modern necessities into nature, but do not leave them there,” he said, urging everyone to respect the environment that they’re in.

“The area of nature you are photographing should be left as you’ve found it,” Dominic told Bored Panda.

“Your photos should mimic this ideal if you want to capture a scene authentically.”

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Meanwhile, thephotographergave some to-the-point advice for taking before-and-after photos of specific locations.He said that the essence is to capture these images as closely as possible. This includes doing your research and lining up the shot to match the angles of the earlier photos.“Sometimes, areas have really changed and it can be a challenge. So long as you’ve done your due diligence, I’m sure the results will be great,” Dominic told Bored Panda.Forest bathing, known as shinrin-yoku in Japanese, is a practice where you spend time in a forest listening to the sounds of birds and insects, touching trees, smelling flowers, breathing in the fresh air, and generally enjoying your surroundings.Reportedly, this improves your immune system, improves your mental health and mood, and decreases your blood pressure and stress levels.

Meanwhile, thephotographergave some to-the-point advice for taking before-and-after photos of specific locations.

He said that the essence is to capture these images as closely as possible. This includes doing your research and lining up the shot to match the angles of the earlier photos.

“Sometimes, areas have really changed and it can be a challenge. So long as you’ve done your due diligence, I’m sure the results will be great,” Dominic told Bored Panda.

Forest bathing, known as shinrin-yoku in Japanese, is a practice where you spend time in a forest listening to the sounds of birds and insects, touching trees, smelling flowers, breathing in the fresh air, and generally enjoying your surroundings.

Reportedly, this improves your immune system, improves your mental health and mood, and decreases your blood pressure and stress levels.

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In Brazil, there’s been some positive progress in the Amazon, but deforestation spiked in the Cerrado, an ecoregion of tropical savanna in the eastern part of the country. Other nations that have made progress toward the target set for 2030 include Australia, Colombia, Paraguay, Venezuela, and Vietnam.Climate Focus notes that voluntary cuts on deforestation weren’t working, so stronger regulation was needed, as well as more funding for forest protection. What’s more, other factors that can help reduce deforestation include strengthening the land rights of Indigenous people, as well as reducing the demand for certain commodities.

In Brazil, there’s been some positive progress in the Amazon, but deforestation spiked in the Cerrado, an ecoregion of tropical savanna in the eastern part of the country. Other nations that have made progress toward the target set for 2030 include Australia, Colombia, Paraguay, Venezuela, and Vietnam.

Climate Focus notes that voluntary cuts on deforestation weren’t working, so stronger regulation was needed, as well as more funding for forest protection. What’s more, other factors that can help reduce deforestation include strengthening the land rights of Indigenous people, as well as reducing the demand for certain commodities.

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The European Union proposed regulations banning the sale of products linked to deforestation, for example, coffee, chocolate, leather, and furniture.In early October of this year, the European Commission proposed a one-year delay, in order to phase in the system, after protests from nations like Australia, Brazil, Indonesia, and the Ivory Coast.

The European Union proposed regulations banning the sale of products linked to deforestation, for example, coffee, chocolate, leather, and furniture.

In early October of this year, the European Commission proposed a one-year delay, in order to phase in the system, after protests from nations like Australia, Brazil, Indonesia, and the Ivory Coast.

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“We’re only six years away from a critical global deadline to end deforestation, and forests continue to be chopped down, degraded, and set ablaze at alarming rates. Righting the course is possible if all countries make it a priority, and especially if industrialized countries seriously reconsider their excessive consumption levels and support forest countries,” said Ivan Palmegiani, the lead author of the report and a consultant at Climate Focus, stating that deforestation has gotten worse since the beginning of the decade.

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“When the right conditions are in place, countries see major progress. The next year, if economic or political conditions change, forest loss can come roaring back. We’re seeing this effect in the spiking deforestation in Indonesia and Bolivia. Ultimately, to meet global forest protection targets, we must make forest protection immune to political and economic whims,” added report co-author Erin D. Matson, a senior consultant at the same research group.

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A big part of why the content the members of the group share is so impactful is because there’s contrast and comparison between the photos. There’s something deeply satisfying about revisiting the same location after a long while. It’s a trip through time. All through the lens offlourishing greenery!

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