Social Forestry: Tending the Land as People of Place

Social Forestry is a must-read for anyone seeking a reciprocal relationship with land, community, and self. This powerful guide connects people to forests, watersheds, and local ecosystems through practices of forest management, regeneration, and community-based land stewardship.

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Author Tomi Hazel Vaarde weaves together poetry, photographs, drawings, and ecological data to explore the philosophy of Social Forestry. Drawing from Indigenous traditions, cultural stories, and Vaarde’s own Quaker upbringing, the book offers a holistic approach to climate adaptation, biodiversity restoration, and sustainable land use.

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Through ecological assessment, carbon sequestration, and regenerative practices, Social Forestry invites readers to re-establish connection with the natural world—while addressing urgent challenges like deforestation, eco-grief, and environmental collapse.

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At its heart, this book is a call to return to place-based living—reviving traditional knowledge, restoring ecosystems, and building long-term resilience for both people and planet.

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Why this book matters

• Guides forest regeneration and community-based land stewardship
• Supports climate adaptation, biodiversity, and ecosystem restoration
• Integrates Indigenous knowledge and holistic land management practices
• Addresses eco-grief and disconnection from nature with actionable solutions
• Encourages local resilience, food systems, and conservation collaboration