Tree-Planting Goals At Risk In Deforested Areas

India, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines drew up ambitious plans to restore forests in tens of millions of hectares of degraded land. However, the lack of quality, genetically diverse native seeds is impeding the success of these projects. Unsustainable or illegal projects will result in continued deforestation.

 

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Mongabay: Tree-planting goals miss the forest for the lack of diverse, good-quality seeds