BBCNEWS Ros Atkins On... November 6, 2021 18:50:00
A few weeks later, the guardian reported up to 90% of the saplings were thought to be dead. just planting trees isn't 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 won't thrive. and fourth, if trees die and rot, all of that stored carbon will be released. but even if you do manage a new forest well, there's another issue. this is dr kate hardwick. the point being even i...