Forests

Letting forests regrow naturally is a simple yet effective way to fight climate change

A resident prepares to plant a mahogany tree sapling during the Feast of the Forest event at Cagueban town, Palawan city, western Philippines June 30, 2012. The annual event, a massive tree planting exercise, was started in 1991 to raise awareness on environmental issues, in Palawan city. REUTERS/Romeo Ranoco (PHILIPPINES - Tags: ENVIRONMENT SOCIETY) - GM1E86U15KN01

Letting forests regrow could potentially absorb up to 8.9 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Image: REUTERS/Romeo Ranoco

Nancy Harris
Research Manager, Global Forest Watch, World Resources Institute
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Potential carbon sequestration rate from natural forest regrowth. Image: Global Forest Watch
Potential carbon sequestration rate from natural forest regrowth.
Potential carbon sequestration rate from natural forest regrowth. Image: Global Forest Watch
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