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Afforestation

Through natural regeneration, agroforestry & tree plantations, afforestation sequesters carbon while improving the local climate through increased rainfall & wind mitigation.

Why It's Cool?!

How to Get There?

Education & Certifications
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Certificate in Ecological Restoration

Society for Ecological Restoration (SER) / University of Wisconsin–Madison

Professional certificate covering site assessment, native planting, afforestation design, and monitoring protocols — recognized credential for land restoration employment.

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Internships
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Afforestation & Urban Tree Canopy Intern

American Conservation Experience (ACE) / USFS

Participate in afforestation projects, planting trees in degraded and previously non-forested landscapes, as part of the EPIC USFS program across the Western U.S.

Mentors
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Dr. Margaret Palmer

Director, National Socio-Environmental Synthesis Center (SESYNC)

Restoration ecologist and pioneer in afforestation science; widely published and active in SER mentorship.

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Mentorship Network

Society for Ecological Restoration (SER)

International professional network for ecological restoration with mentorship program, annual conference, and regional chapters.

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Dr. Pedro Brancalion

Professor, University of São Paulo / Global Forest Restoration Researcher

Leading global researcher on forest restoration and afforestation with broad international practitioner connections.

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Mentorship Network

World Resources Institute – Restoration Initiative

Global research organization with professional development and mentorship for land restoration and afforestation careers.

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