TLDR: Protect and restore forest ecosystems. Just planting a bunch of trees doesn't accomplish that. I became a volunteer forest steward this year. I'm current

TLDR: Protect and restore forest ecosystems. Just planting a bunch of trees doesn't accomplish that. I became a volunteer forest steward this year. I'm currently clearing invasives, to be replanted with locals. Bioremediation and creating new forests is fascinating. My "boss" has a whole playbook. Dozens of species carefully chosen for the site, planted just so, managed over time. Even factoring in soil conditions and "transplanting" soil from healthy areas. In 30 years, we'll have a small new forest. Long after I pass on. Wish I had studied biology and such when I was younger.