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The key takeaway? The idea that Eucalyptus is a water hog might just be a myth. 🚫💦

HGAF systems might be the key to addressing multiple environmental challenges at once—carbon storage and biodiversity conservation.

This study emphasizes the need to consider climate impacts, especially rising temperatures when estimating the mitigation potential of tropical reforestation.

The study reveals that small-scale cropland is the primary driver of deforestation across Africa, with hotspots in Madagascar and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

This breakthrough emphasizes the importance of preserving and expanding forests to combat climate change.🌍

The study mapped 23.98 million hectares (Mha) of oil palm plantations globally.

This breakthrough promises to enhance our understanding of Earth's green cover, providing critical insights into ecological balance and aiding the fight against climate change. 🌍

Despite various reforestation initiatives, the scale of tree planting has not kept pace with the increasing need. Seed collection, nursery production, and tree planting must be scaled up to meet the demand for additional trees across the U.S.

Initially, one year after planting, the average mortality rate was 18.0%. Over a decade after planting, the mortality rate averaged 48.3%. 🌳

These findings suggest that conifers in warmer, drier environments are particularly vulnerable as the climate continues to change.

A recent study by Joyce et al. (2024), conducted over two decades in Costa Rica, sheds light on the effectiveness of different forest restoration strategies in enhancing bird assemblages. 🌱

Proactive human intervention is necessary to mitigate these effects and prevent ongoing carbon loss. 🌍