Greening the planet: we can’t just plant trees, we have to restore forests

May 11, 2021 Ali Anwar

Date of Publication: May 11, 2021

Author: Tristram Hales, Benoit Goossens & Mike Bruford

Summary:

Planting trees can sometimes be a carbon-offset box-ticking exercise, but reforestation is a long-term commitment that supports communities, promotes biodiversity and tackles the climate emergency.

Link to Full Reading:

https://theconversation.com/greening-the-planet-we-cant-just-plant-trees-we-have-to-restore-forests-156910