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The Benefits of Reforestation Efforts in Restoring Ecosystems
Reforestation returns forest to cleared land. Learn what it involves, which ecosystem benefits typically follow, and why results depend on site, species and time.
Threats and Recovery
Restoration and Planting
Bringing damaged forests back.
The Benefits of Ecological Restoration in Restoring Damaged Forests
Ecological restoration aims to rebuild a damaged forest's structure and function, not just add trees. See how it works, what it involves and why it takes time.
The Benefits of Forest Restoration in Promoting Sustainable Development
Forest restoration can create local jobs, supplement income and improve land productivity. Learn how restoration and livelihoods connect, and what can go wrong.
The Benefits of Forest-Based Ecological Restoration for Biodiversity
Restoring forest habitat can bring back plants, insects, birds and mammals along with the interactions that link them. Learn how recovery tends to unfold.
The Benefits of Forest-Based Ecological Restoration for Climate Change Adaptation
Restored forests can help landscapes cope with heat, floods and drought by cooling air, slowing water and protecting soil. Learn how, and where the limits lie.
The Importance of Tree Planting in Reversing Deforestation
A practical look at tree planting campaigns: choosing species, getting seedlings to survive, and when planting helps reverse deforestation or falls short.
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