You may have read about scientist and author Diana Beresford-Kroeger in The New York Times or seen her interviewed by Jane Fonda on Fire Drill Fridays.

Ms. Beresford-Kroeger is uniquely skilled at helping us understand our spiritual and biological connection to forests – and provides the answers we need for climate renewal. A blend of mystic, scientist, and visionary, she understands ancient Celtic wisdom as deeply as the fields of botany and medical biochemistry.

In her vast earth-changing work, including the documentary, Call Of The Forest – The Forgotten Wisdom Of Trees, she clearly explains “the science and enchantment of the global forest.”

More good news: Diana is on a mission to save the planet in a simple and effective way that everyone can do right now: by planting trees.

Lese Dunton: How can trees save us?

Diana Beresford-Kroeger: If each person plants one tree every year for six years, we will have approximately 50 billion trees. That can stabilize, and give us time to re-regulate, the carbon cycle.

LD: That’s something people can easily do.

DBK: Yes, it’s simple and cheap. We can do this.

LD: What’s the first step?

DBK: People can go to CalloftheForest.ca/plant-a-tree and find out everything. It gives you the title to plant and where to plant. It also shows one in four healthy trees to protect because there are a few that are literally going extinct, you know?

LD: It’s great that you have a North American map so people can locate the native tree that’s right for them, based on where they live. Plus short videos. Quick modules if you want to learn more.

DBK: Yes, and if you can’t take action, you can enable somebody else to take action. No action is wasted. Everybody can do something. Like a drop in the ocean. Every drop matters.

LD: Your work with planting trees and saving trees is spreading far and wide.

DBK: It’s gone to Brazil, Korea, and China. The Global Forest book is published in China and they did a wonderful job with it. I’m trying to get it out to everybody. Yes, I am. I’m doing a lifetime of work. I’ve also done a bioplan for the southern part of India, Israel, Northern Pakistan.

LD: What’s a bioplan?

DBK: The replanting of native trees worldwide to help mitigate climate change. I’ve done a bioplan for Northern Pakistan where the people are so poor, they’re cutting down their forest. But I’m pointing out to them, they have to replant them, and how to replant them.

LD: A lot of people have come forward to help you.

DBK: I have the power of people and I want the power of people. It’s too important for politics. Only the public can do it. Don’t wait around for others. This is for us to do. If not, we lose everything. We lose our homes, we lose our family. It’s our health as well. I’m looking to do a series of big events and am planning television, radio, and public speaking.

LD: And in the Spring of 2024, you’ll be coming out with a new book. What’s it about?

DBK: It answers the questions to climate that ordinary people can put into action and save their planet. I’ve expressed it in very simple terms. It has answers. If people think, my God, we can’t do anything, well, if we leave it in the hands of the politicians, then no, you won’t. You’ll do it yourself instead.

LD: That’s good because I know sometimes people feel powerless. They feel sad. They want to do something, but what?

DBK: Especially the children. When I have stuff to do with children, I always ask them, “Do you have a ghost in your head? Are you afraid of the future?” And they’re all afraid of the future. We cannot do that to our children. We cannot get away with that. Because fear ran the Egyptian Empire and fear is now at the point of running a lot of countries. And fear, my God, is a really bad master.

LD: Love is better.

DBK: It’s love. Get some of the AI people to define love. I defy them to do that. We need more love amongst people. More care and compelling compassion. Life is a vestment. Wear it with love and with care.

LD: Is there a way to keep track of all the tree growing and planting? Like a tree database might be interesting.

DBK: Well, that happens in Germany. They know every tree. In the Black Forest particularly. So, it is possible to do that. And with the photonic computers, the quantum computers that are coming up along the line, it would be easy to do that with them. It can be an enormous scientific project for all the universities as well. It’s endless, the things that can spin out of this. It’s just to keep that bus going, to keep the whole thing going and running. So you can get to that point.

The thing is, the forests themselves have to be correct. The forests have got to be kept because they’re like a huge organism. And then added to all over the world, to the point where you bring your carbon dioxide down to the three hundreds, 350, and then you are stable, then you are in harmony with nature and with the natural world itself.

You can’t bring it down too low because you are going to use the timbers and you’re going to use the trees from that, but you do it very smartly, with some thinking behind it, rather than just straight greed, you know? It’s a whole different set of thinking patterns that people have to have. And I have to leave that in other people’s hands.

I’m putting out the facts that we have to do this, and also backing it up with the medicine behind it and writing books. And I’ve been asked to help with another project. They said it can’t go on without me. It’s about healing gardens for hospitals.

LD: That’s fantastic.

DBK: You are closely related to the tree you plant by way of a genome. And that tree actually will help you by urging oxygen going into the atmosphere, which will oxygenate your lungs, and it will reduce the carbon dioxide and the particulate pollution of 2.5 microns from the atmosphere. It gives you better health in all of your circulatory system.

It’s really phenomenal. It’s like a miracle of the world, and we’re waking up to the miracle. We never knew it was there in front of us.

Also, for people who are suffering from depression, all of the Willows of the world are anti-depressive agents. So what you do is you go and visit a Willow where there’s running water near the Willow. And that dissolves maybe something in the region of 22 different chemicals that go into your body.

I don’t like talking down to people. You know, the ivory tower academia thinking of, oh, I have this knowledge and it’s privileged information and blah, blah, blah. It belongs to everybody. That is your ancient inheritance. And it’s mine too. We share that together. I like the kind of thinking like they have in New Zealand where they’re naming forests as people, they’re naming a river as people. That means you can’t pollute it. That means you’re protecting it. Protecting the treasures of Eden really. And I’ve got all kinds of beans that the Aboriginal people have had. Wow. I’ve got the trees that they used as a food tree and as a medicine tree.

When I was a little girl in Ireland, and I’m sure when you were a little girl, your parents and your grandparents thought very softly and kindly about nature. I mean, there was an acceptance of something that was great outside their door. And now, because we think we’re the proud owners of Concrete Castles, we think we’re better. No, we’re not.

The power of meditation and the power of prayer, and the power of good deeds. Doing good things for people. There’s enough misery in the world. There’s really enough of that. I think we can do good things. Yes. I do think so. I know we can.

LD: Definitely.

Here’s how you can start planting:

• One tree a year for six years – https://calloftheforest.ca/plant-a-tree.
• For New Yorkers who think you can get out of planting a tree because you don’t have a yard or private property, nice try. You can get a free tree on your street or plant trees in the parks. Go to – nycgovparks.org/trees/street-tree-planting.

• To share what kind of great tree you planted and its location for a database, or if you have any questions or ideas, please write to: 50billiontrees@gmail.com.

  Other handy links:Arbor Day Foundation will plant a tree for you. $10 minimum: arborday.org. And if you get a “Stay Wild” T-Shirt for $24.95, that will plant a tree for you also.

  The “Power of Trees” exhibit and program series at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden through October 2023 – https://www.bbg.org/poweroftrees.

  The Climate Museum – building community around solutions, education, and events – https://climatemuseum.org.

  In Israel, they have a tradition of planting a tree when someone passes on – https://www.nationaljewishmemorialwall.com/plant-a-tree. We could start doing this in the U.S., along with a new tradition of planting a tree when someone is born. The child can later name the tree and they will grow up together.

  Original site: https://newsun.com/plantingtrees.html

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Listen to “Diana Cochran for Francesco’s Foundation” on Spreaker.

This foundation is being set up in FRANCESCO’S name to help prevent other teenagers from being tormented, cyber bullied, gossiped about, and/or discriminated against. We hope to transform our grief into action!

The foundation’s purpose will be to provide a bridge for parents and educators to know what children are experiencing on-line in order to prevent cyber bullying and harassment leading to the deterioration of mental health, self harm or in extreme cases, suicide. Francesco died on October 21, 2021. He was 17 years old and had been the victim of malicious rumors and cyber bullying . Prior to his quick spiral downwards he had been a happy, star student with everything to look forward to in the world. He was a victim of spiteful lies due to his sexual orientation. Francesco was experimenting and had not identified as gay, bisexual or straight but because of his openness at his school in Long Island he was the subject of vicious lies and ridicule. One night he was unable to take any more and he had a very uncharacteristic night of recklessness and although he had not set out to-Francesco did end his life on a moonlit beach in Southampton. http://www.francescosfoundation.org/

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Models include Rita Cosby, Robbie Canner, Diana Sorkin, Isabel Lopez, Lorraine Silvetz, Gigi Nunez, ReBecca Ricks, Alyssa Casa, Sara Johnson Kaplan, Yasmeen Gumbs-Breakenridge, Meenal Manikandan, Donna Sousa, Cherie Corso, Flora Pllumaj, Paulina Apice, Dr. Elisa English, Sonia Texeira Couto, Kayla Kotsch, Paris Zelyakovsky and Cory Orosz Photo Credit: Jeff Smith

Avadora Mimouni Collection was featured at Prestige Models NYFW show 2022. Model and Designer, Avadora Mimouni, is a gem, as is her line of “wearable art” luxury bags adorned with semi-precious stones and upcycled materials. They are becoming increasingly popular among women who want to look and feel like the gems they are. Inspired designer and model, Avadora Mimouni was born in the Azores archipelago of Portugal. Avadora’s creative ways started in her youth. She expressed herself through theater and modeling in fashion boutiques. She moved to Manhattan in 1994. She soon pursued modeling and graced the covers of magazines, walked prestigious runways, and appeared in acting roles. Her latest role is as an inspired designer, helping make the world and its inhabitants more beautiful.

Lorraine Silvetz, Rita Cosby, Rebecca Ricks

Photo Credit: Jeff Smith

Donna Sousa, Yasmeen Gumbs-Breakenridge, Sonia Teixeira Couto
Photo Credit: Jeff Smith

In 2017, Avadora attended an event wearing a one-of-a-kind purse she created and was surprised by the immense adulation. She was immediately inspired to launch her Avadora Mimouni Collection that same year. Her collection received dramatic admiration from women of all ages. Her startling and gorgeous luxury bags are “wearable works of art,” making those who carry them look and feel more beautiful.

Rita Cosby                ReBecca Ricks           Meenal Manikandan
Photo credit: Dez Santana Photo credit: Jeff Smith Photo credit: Dez Santana

Avadora Mimouni Collection inspired many former models from the 90’s, 2000’s to return to the runway, during NY Fashion Week 2019, 2020, and 2022, to strut their stuff for the camera while making a difference in the world. Her luxury “wearable art” bags inspired the models to not only look their best but to promote causes, far and wide, through their inspired “fashion runway advocacy”. Several of the models who appear in Avadora’s NYFW shows became active in philanthropy after their modeling careers.

Sara Johnson Kaplan                  Jennifer Harrison                    Isabel Lopez
Photo credit: Getty Images

Not only do these models know how to talk the talk, but they also walk the walk on the runway: Proof that a woman can “strut her stuff,” make a difference in the world and be fabulous at any age! The world needs a message that celebrates timeless beauty; it is more than skin deep and does not end at age 30!

Lorraine Silvetz            Lorraine Silvetz & Rita Cosby
Photo credit: Jeff Smith

Several of Avadora Mimouni collection’s models are today’s entrepreneurs, TV anchors, therapists, doctors, actresses, executive directors of foundations among other notable accomplishments. One of the star models, is 3 Time Emmy Award Winning Anchor and NY Times Best Selling Author, Rita Cosby. One need only look at her biography to not only see her incomparable list of accomplishments but all her long list of advocacy and support for a multitude of great causes. Rita is spokesperson for another Avadora Mimouni model, Lorraine Silvetz, MSW, foundation,Global Stress Initiative treating veterans, domestic violence and human trafficking survivors with PTSD. Lorraine has served as the face of Avadora Mimouni’s Collection for 2021-2022. All of the mature models (age 35 and up) have either founded, currently support, or lend their personalities to foundations that work to help those in need.

Diana Sorkin    Cory Orosz     Cherie Corso
Photo credits: Getty Images

After close to two years of being unable to attend events due to the pandemic, everyone is ready to get out and be seen supporting good works. And, they’ll want to do it in style! No woman will want to be without their AVADORA MIMOUNI luxury handbag as they enter the world stage yet again. The Imperial Collection will bring the wearer back to the old-world glamour and beauty of classic cinema sirens like Rita Hayworth, Marilyn Monroe, and Ava Gardner.

Robbie Canner             ReBecca Ricks & Avadora Mimouni      Flora Plumaj
Photo credit: Getty Images Photo credit: Jeff Smith Photo Credit: Getty Images

All women agree that you cannot wear an Avadora Mimouni bag without making a statement, being asked where you got it, who designed it since they steal the show wherever you go. They are beyond unique and beautiful, and each one is one of a kind, just like the woman who wears them.

Elisa English and Avadora Mimouni   Flora Pllumaj & Lorraine Silvetz     Cindy Marinangel,                                                                                                                                              Avadora Mimouni,                                                                                                                                             Errol Rappaport
Photo credit: Jeff Smith

The designer and acclaimed model, Avadora Mimouni, illustrates that beauty is timeless, and her gorgeous bags symbolize each woman as a precious gem. Her luxury bags adorned with semi-precious stones remind the wearer of the luxury purse that they genuinely are.  And, let’s face it, the more we feel like precious gems, the more we act that way, and so the world becomes a better and more beautiful place – one gem at a time.

Back row: Elisa English, Isabel Lopez, Flora Pllumaj, Robbie Canner, Jennifer Harrison, Cory Orosz, two guest models, Allysa Casa, Diana Sorkin, Cherie Corso and Paulina Apice
Front row: Gigi Nunez, Lorraine Silvetz, guest model, Rebecca Ricks, Sara Johnson Kaplan, Sonia Teixeira Couto Front: The divine designer, Avadora Mimouni

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Article written by Lorraine Silvetz, MSW

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Diana Ross with a gorgeous voice admired by all the fans all around the world.

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THE NEW SINGLE: Finding, Fixing & Falling Back In Love With Yourself.
Written by Tamsen Fadal, a seven-time Emmy®-winning Anchor, PIX 11 News at 5, 6 and 10:00 p.m.
Guests are…
Dorinda Medley, “Real Housewives of New York.”
Shannon Elizabeth, film & television star of “Dancing with the Stars” and “American Pie” fame.
Tommy Tune, nine-time Tony®-winning Broadway, film and television star, choreographer, dancer, theatre director and producer.
Andrea McArdle, Tony®-nominated singer/actress, Broadway’s original Annie.
John Muller, Emmy®-winning WPIX-TV Anchor 5, 6 and 10pm news.
Scott Stanford, Five-time Emmy®-winning Lead Sports Anchor, PIX 11 Sports Desk & Host, WWE.
Mr. G, WPIX-TV Meterologist 5, 6 and 10pm news.
Frances Rivera, Co-Anchor, MSNBC Live with Thomas Roberts.
Maurice DuBois, five-time Emmy®-winning Anchor, WCBS News & CBS News.
Liza Huber, former star of Passions, Founder & CEO, Sage Spoonfuls.
Donna Hanover, former First Lady of New York City, author, television personality, and Honorary Co-Chair of Women Who Care.
Kathy Wakile, author of national best seller, Indulge, of “Real Housewives of New Jersey” fame.
Tim Morehouse, U.S. Olympic Silver Medalist; Founder & CEO, Fencing in the Schools; Goodwill Ambassador, Special Olympics World Games.
Rita Cosby, Three-time Emmy® winning Special Correspondent, Inside Edition and Host, WABC Radio & best selling author.
Rich Graziano, President & General Manager, WPIX –TV.
Kaity Tong, WPIX-TV Weekend Anchor.
Diana Falzone, FOX News Correspondent.
Jill Nicolini, WCBS -TV Entertainment Reporter.
Scott Rappaport, WCBS Reporter.
Felicia Finley – Broadway star of Mamma Mia! & The Wedding Singer.
Teresa Priolo, Reporter, Fox 5 News & Good Day New York.
Vikki Ziegler, Host of Bravo’s Untying The Knot, Celebrity Divorce Attorney.
Chuck Nice, Comedian, television and radio personality, Host, Top 10 Countdown and HGTV’s Buy Like a Mega-Millionaire.
Camilla Barungi, model, entrepreneur and activist of Project Runway fame.
Bonnie Fuller, Editor-in-Chief, HollywoodLife.com.
Rob Shuter, Host of VH1’s The Gossip Table.
Shamina Rai, Correspondent for ZEE TV.
Narmeen Choudhury, WPIX Reporter.
Peter Shankman, entrepreneur, marketer, investor, blogger, Co-Founder of Shankman/Honig & creator of the HARO Project.
Steven Scott, actor/comedian/host.
Stacey Tisdale, Senior Editor, Black Enterprise Magazine & Contributing Writer, Huffington Post.
Melanie Notkin, best-selling author of Otherhood.
Cooper Lawrence, Radio Host & Best Selling Author.
Milly Almodovar Thompson, Senior Beauty Editor, Cosmo For Latinas.

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