Science & Environment
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Why Tree Planting Campaigns Don’t Work
Far Out explores the future of science, technology, and culture and how these changes may affect humanity and life on Earth.
Why Tree Planting Campaigns Don’t Work
Season 1 Episode 14 | 7m 39s | CC
In 2019, a Turkey tree planting campaign set a world record. Three months later, 90% of those saplings were dead. Planting trees to replace old-growth forests is a common solution, but it typically does not solve the problem. With deforestation causing climate-related disasters, it’s time to take a hard look at reforestation and what we can do to save our forests.
