Act Like a Forest

"What we are doing to the forests of the world is but a mirror image of what we are doing to ourselves and to one another." — Mahatma Gandhi

Forests are the lungs of our Earth. Just as smoking shortens human life, the damage we inflict on forests brings an early death to Papatūānuku — our living Earth.

But what does it mean to act like a forest?

A healthy forest is rich in diversity. The mosses carpet the floor, soaking up rain and slowly releasing moisture as the day warms. Shrubs spread shallow roots, while mighty podocarps drive deep underground, weaving strength and resilience against floods. Multiple layers of canopy create countless habitats, each home to unique birdlife. Fruits ripen not for themselves but to be carried away, spreading new life to distant places.

Forests remind us above all that it’s our connections that sustains us and collaborations with other species is what ensures our survival. A single tree is really only as strong as the forest that surrounds it.

 Long-term vision guides growth, storing and preparing energy, waiting for your moment to take advantage of the light and then responding to the moment that is presented. 

To be rooted is to know who you are and to stand for what you believe in. Forests stand tall together, and they invite us to believe in something larger than ourselves.

Breathe deeply in our regenerating and mature forests. Plant a tree and give back. Help protect against the predators that threaten our efforts. Feed your lungs and your soul in these wild places and learn a little about with these forests we would not have a life to live.

Join us on one of our guided walks to step into this living wisdom.