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Afforestation, reforestation can negatively impact biodiversity, study says

Published 12:10 on January 29, 2026 / Last updated at 12:10 on January 29, 2026 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean, US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia, Pacific), EMEA (Africa, Europe, Middle East), Nature & Biodiversity (Markets), Nature-based Carbon (Forestry)

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Species can be negatively impacted by afforestation and reforestation, particularly if projects prioritise carbon sequestration over biodiversity conservation, new research said this week.
Species can be negatively impacted by afforestation and reforestation, particularly if projects prioritise carbon sequestration over biodiversity conservation, new research said this week.


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