Evidence: method/reforestation

97 articles. Distilled findings; bold = already cited in the docs.

Forest Growth — The study predicts that extended growing seasons will initially offset summer drought stress in temperate forests of Central-Southeast Europe, but this will lead to significant growth reduction by…
Forest Change — The study combines satellite data with local knowledge to assess forest change in West Africa, showing that convergence is strongest for deforestation and divergences are concentrated around…
Indigenous Agriculture (needs verification) — Chagras are ancient indigenous farming systems in the Amazon that produce food without pesticides and return plots to the rainforest after five years. These systems are deeply integrated with the…
Agroforestry — Wakelyns, a pioneering agroforestry farm in Suffolk, is under threat and seeks community ownership to secure its future. The farm, a living laboratory for sustainable farming, showcases diverse crops…
Tropical Forest Carbon Dynamics — The study quantifies the significant carbon losses in tropical forests due to degradation and shows that forests retaining structural integrity recover carbon more quickly than those cleared by…
Native Tree Area Scheme for Small Woodland Planting in Ireland (guide) — The article highlights the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) in Ireland, which supports landowners in planting small native woodlands up to 2 hectares without the need for an afforestation license. It…
Woody Meadows (guide) (needs verification) — The guidelines provide detailed information on establishing and managing woody meadows, which can enhance biodiversity and carbon sequestration in urban and rural areas.
[cited] Cork’s role in climate change mitigation (news) — Cork is emerging as a powerful natural solution in the fight against climate change due to its sustainable harvesting, carbon-negative production, and diverse applications. Cork oak forests absorb…
Climate change threatens restored tropical forest (news) — Costa Rica's Guanacaste Conservation Area successfully transformed degraded cattle ranches into thriving tropical forest over several decades through restoration efforts led by ecologists Daniel…
[cited] Climate change impact on European forest reforestation (news) — A study by scientists from the University of Vienna and Technical University of Munich found that only a few European tree species, such as English oak in the UK, are likely to survive the rapid…
Tree planting as a climate solution (news) — New Zealand's large-scale tree planting initiative, intended as a climate solution, has led to unintended economic and environmental consequences, including farmland conversion and increased…
Global forest biodiversity mapping and climate impact projections (news) — Scientists from EPFL and ETH Zurich have created the most comprehensive global map of forest biodiversity by analyzing over 26 million tree observations across more than 10,000 widespread tree…
Threat to pioneering agroforestry research site (news) — A pioneering 2-acre forest garden in Devon, developed over 31 years by the Agroforestry Research Trust and regarded as one of the world's best examples of temperate agroforestry, faces closure after…
Greenhouse gas emissions from ditches and canals (news) — A new study reveals that ditches and canals are significant but often overlooked sources of greenhouse gas emissions, including CO₂, methane, and nitrous oxide. These emissions from ditches can be…
[cited] Natural regeneration potential of tropical forests (news) — A recent study published in Nature Communications demonstrates that natural regrowth of tropical forests holds significant potential for climate change mitigation and biodiversity conservation. The…
Native tree planting for nature reserve creation (news) — Plans to plant 30,000 native trees on a 100-acre site near Cannock, Staffordshire, have been approved to create a new nature reserve led by the Woodland Trust. The project aims to boost biodiversity,…
Global climate action shortfall and accelerating greenhouse gas… (news) — The UN reports that global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions are severely insufficient, with current national plans projecting only a 2.6% emissions reduction by 2030, far below the 43%…
Atlantic ocean circulation tipping point and global climate… (news) — Leading climate scientists warn that the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), a critical ocean current system that regulates Northern Hemisphere climate, faces a…
Climate-driven northward shift and intensification of forest fires (news) — Forest fires in high northern latitudes like Canada and Siberia have become significantly more widespread and severe due to climate change, with emissions from extratropical forests nearly tripling…
Finland’s carbon sink sustainability in forests and peatlands (news) — Finland’s forests and peatlands currently absorb more carbon dioxide than the country emits, making it a net carbon sink. However, this balance is threatened by increased logging, peatland drainage,…
Collapse of natural carbon sinks (news) — In 2023, Earth's land-based carbon sinks absorbed almost no carbon dioxide, signaling a potential collapse in nature's ability to buffer climate change. This decline is attributed to deforestation,…
Biodiversity-focused forest restoration in Ireland (news) — Coillte is actively restoring and managing Ireland’s forests to enhance biodiversity, aiming to increase the proportion of its estate managed primarily for nature from 20% to 30% by 2025, with a…
Habitat creation and woodland restoration (news) — Chester Zoo has planted nearly 19,000 native broadleaf trees across nine hectares in Cheshire to create a new wildlife sanctuary, transforming a low-biodiversity field into a diverse woodland. This…
Environmental impacts of government subsidies (news) — A report by the Accountability Framework initiative reveals that billions of dollars in government subsidies are driving deforestation, pollution, and fossil fuel use, undermining global…
Large-scale reforestation and landscape restoration in Northern… (news) — The Northern Forest project planted 1.9 million trees in 2023, its largest planting season since launching in 2018, bringing the total to nearly 8 million trees across a 10,000 square mile area from…
Community-funded native tree planting through renewable energy (news) — The Outer Hebrides community is planting over 200,000 native trees funded by profits from the community-owned Beinn Ghrideag wind farm, aiming to reach one million trees by 2030. This initiative…
Integrated landscape restoration through tree planting and habitat… (news) — Wild Haweswater is a landscape restoration partnership between the RSPB and United Utilities in the Lake District that is planting thousands of native trees to restore degraded habitats and protect…
[cited] Planting trees in ecologically appropriate ways for biodiversity and… (news) — Dr. Jake Robinson argues that successful tree planting requires more than just increasing numbers; it demands careful consideration of local ecosystems, soil, water, and species suitability.…
[cited] Tailored ecological restoration strategies for Nephin Forest (news) — A new study published in Applied Vegetation Science assessed plant communities across 230 sites in Nephin Forest, Co. Mayo, revealing that different restoration approaches are needed based on local…
Miyawaki method for urban forest restoration (news) — The Miyawaki method is being used in Perth to rapidly restore urban tree canopy cover by planting dense, native forests on small plots, which grow quickly and become self-sustaining. These tiny…
Sustainable rubber agroforestry in Thailand (news) — Thai rubber farmers are increasingly adopting agroforestry systems that integrate rubber trees with diverse crops and native timber species, offering a sustainable alternative to monoculture…
Global forest carbon sink resilience (news) — Despite increasing regional pressures such as wildfires, deforestation, and climate change, the world's forests have remained a consistent carbon sink over the past three decades. The study finds…
Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR) (news) — Tony Rinaudo’s Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR) technique harnesses existing tree stumps and root systems in degraded landscapes to rapidly and affordably restore forests, improving soil,…
Conservation investment valuation (news) — A new formula developed by Texan by Nature quantifies the environmental and economic value of conservation efforts across Texas, showing that investments in projects like tree planting and habitat…
Mixed forest carbon sequestration superiority (news) — A study of subalpine forests southeast of the Tibetan Plateau found that mixed forests store significantly more soil organic carbon (SOC) than pure forests, primarily due to greater accumulation of…
Uncertainty in Northern Ireland Forestry Support and Future Tree… (news) — Forestry in Northern Ireland faces uncertainty as all major support schemes, including the Forestry Expansion Scheme and Small Woodland Grant Scheme, have ended, leaving private forestry in limbo and…
UNESCO biosphere reserves (news) — UNESCO has designated 11 new biosphere reserves across 11 countries, including Belgium and Gambia for the first time, as well as two transboundary reserves. These new sites cover a total area of…
[cited] Indigenous-led wildlife corridor restoration in ancient rainforest (news) — The Eastern Kuku Yalanji Indigenous people and environmental NGO Climate Force are collaborating to create a wildlife corridor in Australia's Daintree Rainforest by planting 360,000 trees across 213…
Record-breaking global warming and urgent climate action (news) — Scientists report that Earth is warming at a record-breaking rate, with 2024 confirmed as the hottest year on record globally. Despite this alarming trend driven primarily by human activities like…
Miyawaki method in urban reforestation (news) — The Miyawaki method, a Japanese forestation technique that creates fast-growing, biodiverse native forests in urban or degraded areas, has been implemented in Nezahualcóyotl, Mexico. By planting at…
Digital twin forest simulation (news) — Researchers at the Technical University of Munich have developed iLand, a digital twin model that enables precise, large-scale simulation of forest landscape dynamics over decades to centuries under…
[cited] Forest restoration and biodiversity outcomes (news) — Global forest restoration efforts are rapidly increasing, driven by climate and biodiversity goals, but biodiversity benefits are often overstated or absent due to a focus on utilitarian outcomes…
Authentic forest restoration versus performative tree planting (news) — The article examines the critical distinction between simply planting trees for statistical targets versus creating genuinely thriving, functional forests. It highlights that the UK's ambitious 20…
Soil-based carbon sequestration through wood debris burial (news) — Cornell University researchers have identified a low-cost, sustainable method for carbon capture by burying wood debris from managed forests, which could remove 770-937 gigatons of CO2 over 76 years…
Ancient woodland regeneration crisis (news) — Britain’s ancient woodlands are facing a crisis as young trees are failing to regenerate due to climate change, disease, deer browsing, invasive species, and changes in traditional management. This…
Native woodland restoration in ash dieback-affected Peak District… (news) — The LIFE in the Ravines project has successfully restored up to 25% of the Peak District Dales Special Area of Conservation by planting 84,000 native trees to combat ash dieback disease.[1][3] This…
Forest garden agroforestry restoration in the Sahel (news) — The article discusses a forest garden project led by the NGO Trees for the Future (TREES) aiming to restore degraded land in the Sahel region through regenerative agroforestry. The project has…
[cited] Integrated wildfire prevention and forest resilience in… (news) — As climate change intensifies wildfires across southern Europe, firefighting alone is insufficient to address the growing threat. Long-term solutions require integrated approaches combining forest…
Community-centered approaches to reforestation (news) — Reforestation success depends critically on engaging local communities, small farmers, and Indigenous peoples rather than relying solely on top-down policy pledges. The article argues that programs…
Hedgerows and soil carbon storage (news) — Planting hedgerows increases soil carbon storage by nearly 40% compared to adjacent grassland, regardless of location, soil type, or climate in England. The study found that older hedges store more…
Agroforestry mapping and impact assessment (news) — The article presents new agroforestry maps that identify where integrating trees into agricultural systems in the U.S. Midwest can deliver the greatest environmental, social, and economic benefits.…
Long-term commitment in habitat restoration (news) — Habitat restoration requires long-term commitment and persistence, with successful volunteer groups demonstrating that reconnecting fragmented ecosystems is achievable through sustained effort. Three…
Reforestation hotspots for climate and biodiversity (news) — A new study identifies 195 million hectares globally as optimal reforestation hotspots where tree planting can maximize climate, biodiversity, and community benefits while minimizing negative…
Global reforestation potential and limitations (news) — A recent study reveals that the global land area suitable for reforestation is about two-thirds smaller than previously estimated when accounting for biodiversity, food security, and water resource…
Critical Earth systems approaching irreversible climate tipping points (news) — The 2025 Global Tipping Points Report identifies five critical Earth systems—Greenland Ice Sheet, West Antarctic Ice Sheet, warm-water coral reefs, North Atlantic ocean circulation, and…
Climate change impact on UK tree species and forest resilience (news) — The article highlights that rising temperatures and extreme weather are putting many UK tree species under stress, threatening their survival. To address this, Forestry England has identified a list…
Necessity of atmospheric CO2 removal to prevent climate tipping points (news) — Professor Johan Rockström warns that removing CO2 from the atmosphere is now essential to prevent catastrophic climate tipping points, as emissions reductions alone are insufficient. He emphasizes…
Woody meadows for urban greening (news) — Researchers in Australia developed woody meadows—a novel, low-cost urban greening method using diverse native shrubs, groundcovers, and small trees—starting with two small plots in Melbourne a decade…
Global seagrass blue carbon inventory (news) (needs verification) — An international study provides the first global inventory of blue carbon stored in the living parts of seagrass meadows, revealing they hold up to 40 million tons of carbon worldwide in leaves,…
Global Reforestation Organization Directory (news) — The Global Reforestation Organization Directory, launched by Mongabay in collaboration with UC Santa Cruz researchers, evaluates over 125 major tree-planting organizations across permanence,…
[cited] Denmark's farmland-to-forest conversion for climate and nature… (news) (needs verification) — Denmark is converting 10% of its agricultural land into forests under a US$6 billion plan to restore nature, reduce fertilizer pollution, and enhance carbon sequestration amid the EU's push for a 90%…
UK national forest planting (news) (needs verification) — The planting of Pucklechurch Wood, the UK's first new national forest in over 30 years, has begun as part of the larger Western Forest initiative spanning Bristol, Somerset, Wiltshire, and…
Welsh woodland restoration project (news) (needs verification) — Coed Cadw, the Woodland Trust in Wales, has purchased an additional 140 hectares at Cefn Morfudd near Neath, expanding a 236-hectare project that began in 2019 to restore woodlands, peatlands, and…
Carbon removal via afforestation funding (news) (needs verification) — Chestnut Carbon, a nature-based carbon removal startup, raised $160 million in Series B funding to buy degraded farmland in the southeastern US, plant native trees, and generate carbon credits for…
Rising insect-driven tree mortality in European forests (news) — An international study reveals that insect-driven tree mortality is increasing across Europe's temperate and boreal forests, particularly from wood- and bark-boring insects affecting conifers like…
Community-focused Amazon conservation (news) — The Amazon Region Protected Areas (ARPA) program, which has protected over 60 million hectares in the Brazilian Amazon and avoided 104 million metric tons of CO2 emissions since 2008, is launching a…
[cited] Germany's forest decline and reforestation for CO2 absorption (news) — Germany's forests, predominantly monoculture spruce plantations, are dying from bark beetle infestations and climate change, drastically reducing their capacity to absorb CO2 and turning them into…
Climate commitments versus implementation reality (news) — The UK and EU face significant challenges in meeting their ambitious tree-planting commitments as scientists warn that the window for effective climate action is rapidly closing. The article examines…
Rainforest restoration failure (news) — New research from Borneo shows that replanting seedlings in logged rainforests fails to achieve long-term recovery, with survival rates significantly lower than in pristine forests despite initial…
Mangrove restoration failures and solutions (news) — Many mangrove restoration projects fail due to poor execution despite high enthusiasm and funding, with around 70% struggling in regions like Southeast Asia and Latin America because of issues like…
[cited] Tree diversity enhances carbon sequestration (news) — An international study from the world's longest-running tropical tree diversity experiment in Panama shows that mixed-species forests with five tree species store 57% more carbon in aboveground…
Resilient tree-planting for carbon removal (news) — Researchers from the University of Exeter argue that tree planting remains the most cost-effective method for carbon removal despite risks from climate change and economic uncertainty, using the UK…
Private afforestation of degraded forests for carbon credits (news) — Madhya Pradesh's draft policy allows private entities to access state-owned degraded forests for afforestation, restoring 3.7 million hectares amid funding shortages, while earning carbon credits for…
Forest biodiversity in restoration (news) — The article argues that large-scale tree-planting initiatives like the 1 trillion trees movement must focus on creating biodiverse forests rather than simply planting individual trees. Research shows…
Mixed-species forest restoration for biodiversity (news) — The article argues that global tree-planting initiatives, aiming for over 1 trillion trees to combat climate change and biodiversity loss, often fail when relying on monoculture plantations that are…
Tree planting (news) (needs verification) — The Humber Forest project in East Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire has planted 292 hectares of trees and hedgerows over 25 years, aiming to continue growing for decades to support local communities…
Tree Planting (news) (needs verification) — An environmental group in Somerset, Reimagining the Levels, plants trees and hedgerows to reduce flooding by slowing water flow and stabilizing soil. Volunteers are encouraged to offer their land for…
Forest Restoration (news) — Milind Patil, a forester, is restoring native evergreen forests in the Western Ghats by planting thousands of saplings and focusing on seed dispersal and ecological principles. His work has resulted…
ecosystem engineering (news) — Researchers released 500 African spurred tortoises into a degraded landscape in the Sahel, leading to the formation of green patches as the tortoises dug burrows, improving soil moisture retention…
Urban Greening (news) — The study found that layered vegetation, combining trees, shrubs, and ground cover, can significantly reduce urban heat stress by up to 18°C in Melbourne, while the wrong type of greening can…
Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES) (news) — In Brazil, the CONSERV program pays landowners to protect their legal reserve surplus, avoiding over 30,000 hectares of deforestation. The program is now seeking to scale up by exploring mechanisms…
Community-led landscape restoration for climate resilience and shared… (opinion) — The Meghalaya Community-Led Landscape Management Project (MCLLMP), supported by the World Bank since 2018, has brought 31,000 hectares of land under enhanced conservation across 400 villages in…
Greenwashing through regenerative agriculture (opinion) — This investigative article exposes how agribusiness corporations in South America are using the vague concept of 'regenerative agriculture' as a greenwashing strategy to evade climate responsibility,…
Climate Change (reference) (needs verification) — The article provides an overview of the causes, effects, and solutions to climate change, breaking down complex concepts into accessible information.
Global reforestation for climate mitigation (reference) — The article highlights that there are up to 195 million hectares of global land suitable for reforestation, which could capture 2.2 billion tonnes of CO₂ annually—equivalent to removing 481 million…
Edible urban neighbourhood design (reference) (needs verification) — Architecture studios Felixx and De Zwarte Hond have created the Rijnvliet 'edible neighbourhood' in Utrecht, Netherlands, featuring 1,000 fruit trees and 220 species of edible flora integrated into a…
[cited] Land-based carbon dioxide removal in climate pledges (study) — National climate pledges for net-zero targets rely heavily on land-based carbon dioxide removal, requiring approximately 1 billion hectares of land globally—over 40% of which involves converting…
Mineral-based soil carbon dioxide removal through integrated organic… (study) — The article presents three synergistic mineral-based methods for removing atmospheric carbon dioxide from soil: enhanced rock weathering using crushed silicate minerals, mineral doping of biochar to…
[cited] Holistic forest restoration (study) — Restoring forests involves much more than simply planting trees; it requires understanding and nurturing the complex relationships between trees, people, animals, and microbes. Effective restoration…
Carbon dioxide removal in climate mitigation (study) — Carbon dioxide removal (CDR) is essential for achieving global climate goals, with nature-based solutions like afforestation and reforestation providing critical near-term mitigation, while…
Land-based climate mitigation and biodiversity (study) — Land-based climate change mitigation measures such as bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS) and afforestation can reduce global biodiversity loss compared to a no-mitigation baseline, but…
Long-term tropical forest dynamics and tree demography (study) — This article presents a unique 40-year dataset from the M'Baïki Permanent Sample Plots in Central African Republic, documenting forest dynamics and tree demography in an intact tropical forest. The…
Linkage of planned and unplanned canopy openings in European forests (study) — The study reveals that canopy openings in Europe's forests have increased significantly from 1986 to 2020, with human-planned disturbances accounting for 82% of the affected area. Both planned…
Carbon removal potential of young secondary forests (study) — Protecting young secondary forests, especially those aged 20 to 40 years, offers up to eight times more carbon removal per hectare than newly regenerating forests, making them a highly effective…
Green cover expansion and ecological restoration (study) — Puducherry is undertaking an ambitious green transformation under the leadership of IFS officer Dr. P. Arulrajan, aiming to double its green cover from 12.57% to 24% by 2030. The strategy integrates…
Forest species composition and climate effectiveness in Europe (study) — This study demonstrates that converting coniferous forests to broadleaved forests across Europe can significantly reduce summer heat extremes and reverse the undesired warming effects of…
Fungal biotech innovation for forestry expansion (tool) — Scottish biotech firm Rhizocore Technologies secured £4.5 million in funding to expand its fungal technology that enhances tree growth and survival rates. The company uses tailored Ectomycorrhizal…