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Reforestation: Knowing when to let nature take its course


November 8, 2017

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In forest restoration, letting nature take its course may be the most effective and least expensive means of restoring biodiversity and vegetation structure of tropical forests. With global efforts to secure pledges for restoration of 350 million hectares of degraded forests, researchers argue these commitments don't have to be as costly or labor intensive as many think, as long as a well-informed, combined approach of active and natural measures is taken.Full Story

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