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Can forests really make a difference?

April 26, 2017forests

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Can forests really make a difference?

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Yes. As much as 50% of the increase in C02 in the atmosphere over the last 50 years may be due to the effects of land use change—primarily developing or razing forestland. While we cannot depend on tree planting alone, restoring forestland is a proven and natural way to trap greenhouse gasses.