New global map reveals reforestation sweet spots
JOHANNESBURG - Forests are the lungs of the earth.
But, like any other vital organ it needs to be in the right place.
Reforesting the wrong areas can hurt communities and even entire ecosystems.
READ | Discussion | Extreme weather and climate change
Now, Wits has mapped out the best spots for reforestation on the entire planet.
Its Future Ecosystems for Africa programme undertook the groundbreaking research. Programme lead, Professor Sally Archibald unpacked this on eNCA.
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New global map reveals reforestation sweet spots
JOHANNESBURG - Forests are the lungs of the earth. But, like any other vital organ it needs to be in the right place. Reforesting the wrong areas can hurt communities and even entire ecosystems. READ | Discussion | Extreme weather and climate change Now, Wits has mapped out the best spots for reforestation on the entire planet. Its Future Ecosystems for Africa programme undertook the groundbreaking research. Programme lead, Professor Sally Archibald unpacked this on eNCA.
