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Probably the toughest part of "reforestation" like that isn't the "planting of trees" process, but you have to actively monitor them and make sure they actually

Probably the toughest part of "reforestation" like that isn't the "planting of trees" process, but you have to actively monitor them and make sure they actually work out and survive. A bit amount of these enormous "plant trees over large areas" efforts fail simply because they didn't even come back once to actually maintain the plants until they're strong enough to actually form a ecosystem. So sure, just planting one trillion trees is a huge task, but making sure they actually survive and grow to big strong trees to make a forest, will be short of impossible. Better to aim for smaller patches that can naturally spread over time as it matures by itself. Here's a pretty short and sweet video talking more about the maintenance and actual survival of the trees for more than just photo-ops: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5ufbMgxN04 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5ufbMgxN04

specialist 2mo ago
Absolutely. And those failures sour support for further efforts. Vicious cycle. Reforesting (rewilding) is farming and gardening. Proactive ecological management. Per "You broke it, you bought it." We are recreating forests. In my area, we have to restart the forest life cycle. The correct plants in the correct order in the correct habitat. If we leave it to "nature", the blackberries and alder would choke off everything else. Plus, there's ever more evidence that humans have long reshaped (managed) ecosystems. Like the controlled burns the indigeous people of America did. On a contintal scale! Terrific share, thanks. Will binge soonest.
Schlagbohrer 2mo ago
Creating a small "Miyawaki Forest"[1]. The gist is that by planting native wildflowers and other native small plants and easy-to-grow shrubs, one creates a hot spot for not only local pollinators but also animals like birds, squirrels, and coyotes who come through and deposit seeds. The smaller plants keep the ground moist and shaded, which will help tree seeds sprout and get their footing. If you've ever seen an unkempt lawn in a northern-US environment, the grass grows out of control then some wildflowers come in, then some taller shrubs, and soon tree saplings pop up and it quickly gets to the point where it can't be easily mowed anymore with a residential lawn mower. [1] https://www.sugiproject.com/blog/miyawaki-method-for-creating-forests https://www.sugiproject.com/blog/miyawaki-method-for-creatin...

specialist 2mo ago

Absolutely. And those failures sour support for further efforts. Vicious cycle. Reforesting (rewilding) is farming and gardening. Proactive ecological management. Per "You broke it, you bought it." We are recreating forests. In my area, we have to restart the forest life cycle. The correct plants in the correct order in the correct habitat. If we leave it to "nature", the blackberries and alder would choke off everything else. Plus, there's ever more evidence that humans have long reshaped (managed) ecosystems. Like the controlled burns the indigeous people of America did. On a contintal scale! Terrific share, thanks. Will binge soonest.

Schlagbohrer 2mo ago

Creating a small "Miyawaki Forest"[1]. The gist is that by planting native wildflowers and other native small plants and easy-to-grow shrubs, one creates a hot spot for not only local pollinators but also animals like birds, squirrels, and coyotes who come through and deposit seeds. The smaller plants keep the ground moist and shaded, which will help tree seeds sprout and get their footing. If you've ever seen an unkempt lawn in a northern-US environment, the grass grows out of control then some wildflowers come in, then some taller shrubs, and soon tree saplings pop up and it quickly gets to the point where it can't be easily mowed anymore with a residential lawn mower. [1] https://www.sugiproject.com/blog/miyawaki-method-for-creating-forests https://www.sugiproject.com/blog/miyawaki-method-for-creatin...