The Conversation

The long shadow of colonial forestry is a threat to savannas and grasslands

Susanne Vetter receives funding from The National Research Foundation, ACCESS and Rhodes University. Large areas targeted for forest restoration in Africa, Asia and South America are covered by ...
The Conversation

Grass trees aren’t a grass (and they’re not trees)

John Patykowski does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond ...
The Hindu

India’s open ecosystems face an unusual threat: trees

Increasing tree cover is often seen as a positive outcome of biodiversity conservation, and a much-needed effort to combat climate change. What happens, then, if tree cover increases in areas that ...
AllAfrica.com

Africa: The Long Shadow of Colonial Forestry Is a Threat to Savannas and Grasslands

Tree planting to restore forests, capture carbon and improve the land has gained strong momentum in recent years. The Bonn Challenge and its offshoots such as AFR100, initiatives focused on forest ...