New Study Reveals Potential for Rapid Regrowth of Tropical Forests on Abandoned Lands
A groundbreaking study has shown that tropical forests can regrow surprisingly quickly on abandoned lands, offering new hope for climate change mitigation efforts. Published in the journal Science, the research reveals that tropical forests can recover by approximately 78% if left untouched by human activity for about 20 years.
While deforestation has caused the rapid decline of tropical forests worldwide, the international team of scientists, including researchers from Wageningen University in The Netherlands, believes that secondary forests—those that regenerate naturally—could play a crucial role in combating climate change. These regrown forests are also essential for restoring biodiversity and ecosystems.
