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Forests: when natural regeneration is unrealistic

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Monoculture or mixed-species tree plantations could be better alternatives in highly degraded areas that are distant from native seed sources. Financial compensation for landowners who conserve carbon, water or biodiversity… Click to show full abstract

Monoculture or mixed-species tree plantations could be better alternatives in highly degraded areas that are distant from native seed sources. Financial compensation for landowners who conserve carbon, water or biodiversity in regenerating forests might not match incomes from agriculture or commercial forestry. And the global demand for wood fuel and fibre means that these are increasingly sourced from tree plantations.

Keywords: seed; regeneration unrealistic; forests natural; forestry; natural regeneration

Journal Title: Nature
Year Published: 2019

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