THE NEW CLIMATE
Not All Forest Regeneration Efforts Are Created Equal
How Regeneration Patterns Shape the Future of Our Forests and Their Carbon Storage Potential
I will never forget a childhood memory. Our local government was well aware of the importance of forest regeneration, so they organized volunteering events where people helped plant trees in degraded or previously burned areas.
Unfortunately, forest fires were quite common in Mediterranean forests.
I heard about these events, but I always assumed they were for grown-ups only. Until they requested our help at school, we would spend a whole day out in the forest helping plant new trees. My tree-hugger dreams were coming true!
We all know that forests play a pivotal role in capturing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, making them crucial in the fight against climate change. If we lost forests, we’d lose the battle entirely. Thus, research in forest ecology and regeneration efforts is necessary to help us move forward.
