2004). Restoration has been considered as a viable and often necessary option to help regeneration of temperate forests. In most cases, temperate forests regenerating naturally are of low quality ...

The theme for this year’s International Day – "Forest restoration: a path to recovery and well-being” – also aligns with the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration, from 2021-2030.

Is it possible to restore highly diverse rain forests? Rain forest restoration holds much promise in helping to conserve biodiversity and ecosystem services, but is not a substitute for preserving ...