According to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), 18 million acres of forest are lost each year. At this rate, in less than a 100 years, there will be no rainforests. World Resources Institute estimates that forest loss contributes to 12-17% of annual global GHG emissions. However, timber and biomass are crucial resources. A more resilient alternative is urgently needed. One that is rapidly renewable and empowering towards a restoration economy.