As nations race to restore ecosystems and curb climate change, research has shown that letting nature do the work is a cost-effective and viable solution.
As nations race to restore ecosystems and curb climate change, research has shown that letting nature do the work is a cost-effective and viable solution.
A study from The University of Queensland and the University of Newcastle found natural forest regeneration delivered substantial carbon and biodiversity benefits and could be up to 96 per cent cheaper than traditional tree-planting programs.
School of the Environment PhD candidate Jiaqi Li said the team researched how the costs and benefits of natural regeneration varied across the tropics and created an interactive global map to explore the opportunities for forest regions.
“Nature is a great gardener, sometimes we just need to get out of its way while providing a bit of support,” Ms Li said.
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