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Trees are not re-growing in burned-out forests. This strange occurrence is becoming more frequent as global warming turns verdant flora into flammable

Trees are not re-growing in burned-out forests. This strange occurrence is becoming more frequent as global warming turns verdant flora into flammable tinder, causing more and bigger wild forests fires. This article will examine the science behind failure of trees to regrow in burned-out forests. Additionally, and as a collateral issue, this puts one more […]

A few weeks later, the guardian reported up to 90% of the saplings were thought to be dead. just planting trees isnt enough. there are a number of reasons for this. first of all, saplings are vulnerable. around a quarter will die young. second, it takes 20—30 years before a tree will draw significant amounts of carbon dioxide. third, the trees need thinning. without space, a new forest wont thrive. and fourth, if trees die and rot, all of that stored carbon will be released. but even if you do...

But look beyond the bold announcements and its far from clear what mass tree—planting will achieve. lets look at the reasons why. well, first of all, planting lots of trees doesnt necessarily mean you end up with more trees. forrest fleischman is a leading expert on mass tree—planting. back in september, he tweeted... thats right — almost no impact. and if thats india, then look at turkey. in 2019, a un press release told us that turkey had set a new world record by planting 11 million sap...