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Restoring Mountains Starting with Acorns Reduces Disasters

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Explore the connection between human activities and sediment disasters in this thought-provoking TEDxKobe talk. Delve into the impact of deforestation and various land management practices on mountain ecosystems. Discover innovative approaches to mountain restoration, including the cultivation of acorns and the development of participatory foliage plants. Learn about the speaker's journey from studying business to founding Somanobase, an organization dedicated to afforestation and disaster prevention. Gain insights into the success of MODRINAE, a novel plant initiative that has received multiple awards and widespread adoption. Understand the potential of small-scale, community-driven efforts in reducing natural disasters and preserving mountain biodiversity.

Syllabus

Restoring mountains starting with acorns reduces disasters どんぐりから始める山の再生 | Tokika OKUGAWA | TEDxKobe

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