The 5 Great Forests A Global Initiative for Intact Primary Forests

infobrief at 5greatforests.org

The 5 Great Forests A Global Initiative for Intact Primary Forests

What is an intact forest?

A forest minimally affected by human activities, and so playing its greatest possible role in the climate system.

A forest that has……not been industrially logged…not been fragmented by infrastructure or farming…not been stripped of its fauna or useful plants…not had its hydrology disturbed or been polluted…kept its natural fire regimes

2.4 Billion Tonnes of Carbon per year

The 5 Great Forests A Global Collaborative for Intact Primary Forests

Protected AreasIndigenous and Community-managed lands

Inspiring the general publicChallenging extractive industries

Linking to climate policy and finance

A broad coalition working towards a common vision

Catalytic investments from MacArthurA broader philanthropic partnership

Mobilize other funding streams

The 5 Great Forests A Global Collaborative for Intact Primary Forests

Join us:• Participate as we build the climate case for intact primary forest

landscapes, in the 5 Great Forests and beyond.

• Shape the initiative – step forward as a funding or implementing partner.

• Collaborate to build consensus for this approach across stakeholder groups.

Contacts: Tom Evans tevans@wcs.orgChristopher Holtz choltz@macfound.org

Infobrief: 5greatforests.org