reforestation Archives - State of the Planet

map of persistant and ephemeral forest in the Brazilian Atlantic Forest

Regrown Tropical Forests May Have Short Lifespans, Says New Study

Forest cover in many tropical regions increased in recent decades, but a new study suggests that much of the regenerated area is re-cleared within a few years, which could limit biodiversity and carbon storage benefits.

by |March 18, 2022
wolf in a forest

Want to Grow Forests? Protect Wolves.

Reforestation is an important tool for fixing climate change, and green areas regrow faster and healthier with predators present.

by Kevin Webb |December 15, 2020
teak plantation in india

Biodiverse Forests Better at Storing Carbon for Long Periods, Says Study

Supports policies that protect and regenerate natural forests instead of planting new ones.

by |January 3, 2020
2001 mapon the left and 2010 map on the right show change in landcover classification on the border between Haiti and Dominican Republic

In Haiti, Exploring What Drives People to Alter the Landscape

Study of the Pedernales Watershed, located along Haiti’s southern national boundary with the Dominican Republic, may provide insights into the stark contrast in land cover patterns between the two countries.