Natural forest regrowth costs up to 96% less than planting trees

A global study finds natural forest regeneration delivers carbon and biodiversity gains. It costs up to 96 per cent less.

Why it mattersClimate action needs solutions that work on tight budgets. Tropical countries can now protect forests and cut carbon. They can use a method far cheaper than traditional tree-planting.

AustraliaAustralia could apply this in the Hunter Region and other post-mining areas, restoring degraded land without the expensive labour, fencing and maintenance of active planting programs.

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