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Colombian afforestation projects often use non-native species, unsuited ecosystems -study

Published 21:57 on November 6, 2024  /  Last updated at 21:57 on November 6, 2024  / /  Americas, Nature-based, South & Central, Voluntary

A peer-reviewed study of dozens of afforestation, reforestation, and revegetation (ARR) projects in Colombia has found that while they have removed over 100 million tonnes of CO2, afforestation often uses non-native species or situates projects in ecologically inappropriate biomes.
A peer-reviewed study of dozens of afforestation, reforestation, and revegetation (ARR) projects in Colombia has found that while they have removed over 100 million tonnes of CO2, afforestation often uses non-native species or situates projects in ecologically inappropriate biomes.


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