Global tree-planting initiatives drive massive biodiversity loss in African savannas, study finds

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Misguided forest restoration initiatives are damaging ancient grassy habitats in Africa and beyond due to incoreect classification of ecosystems, putting biodiversity in an area bigger than France at risk, a study has found.

Period16 Feb 2024

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  • TitleGlobal tree-planting initiatives drive massive biodiversity loss in African savannas, study finds
    Degree of recognitionInternational
    Media name/outletCarbon Pulse
    Media typeWeb
    Country/TerritoryNetherlands
    Date16/02/24
    DescriptionMisguided forest restoration initiatives are damaging ancient grassy habitats in Africa and beyond due to incorrect classification of ecosystems, putting biodiversity in an area bigger than France at risk, a study has found.
    Producer/AuthorGiada Ferraglioni
    URLhttps://carbon-pulse.com/261010/
    PersonsRobert Masolele, Johannes Reiche
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Keywords

  • Africa
  • biodiversity
  • tree-planting
  • forest
  • forest restoration
  • ecosystems

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