Tree planting

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Tree planting

Reforestation projects should:

  ● include a range of tree species
  ● not include invasive species because of possible (31) with native species.
  ● aim to capture carbon, protect the environment and provide sustainable sources of (32) for local people
  ● use tree seeds with a high genetic diversity to increase resistance to (33) and climate change
  ● plant trees on previously forested land which is in a bad condition, not select land which is being used for (34)

Large-scale reforestation projects

  ● Base planning decisions on information from accurate (35) .
  ● Drones are useful for identifying areas in Brazil which are endangered by keeping (36) and illegal logging.

Lampang Province, Northern Thailand

  ● A forest was restored in an area damaged by mining.
  ● A variety of native fig trees were planted, which are important for
  – supporting many wildlife species
  – increasing the (37) of recovery by attracting animals and birds, e.g., (38) were soon attracted to the area.

Involving local communities

  ● Destruction of mangrove forests in Madagascar made it difficult for people to make a living from (39) .
  ● The mangrove reforestation project:
  – provided employment for local people
  – restored a healthy ecosystem
  – protects against the higher risk of (40) .