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Global area available for forest restoration overestimated by up to 92%, study says

Published 10:00 on June 11, 2025 / Last updated at 12:17 on June 10, 2025 / / Americas, Asia Pacific, EMEA (Europe), Nature & Biodiversity, Nature-based Carbon (Forestry), Voluntary (VCM Governance)

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The global land area available for forest restoration has been significantly overestimated so far, as previous assessments overlooked key drawbacks, including potential negative impacts on biodiversity, according to a paper released on Wednesday.
The global land area available for forest restoration has been significantly overestimated so far, as previous assessments overlooked key drawbacks, including potential negative impacts on biodiversity, according to a paper released on Wednesday.


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