(World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF)) China has invested massive resources into halting and reversing tree cover loss. However, 'planting trees is not the same as gaining forests.' It is likely that much of China's tree cover gains consist of low-height, sparse and/or scattered plantations, which are unlikely to provide the same benefits as natural forests, such as diverse habitats for wildlife, prevention of soil erosion, and timber resources.
from EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science http://ift.tt/2p6DOFI
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