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The Trouble with Trees: Afforestation Plans for Africa.
- Source :
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Trends in Ecology & Evolution . Nov2019, Vol. 34 Issue 11, p963-965. 3p. - Publication Year :
- 2019
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Abstract
- Extensive tree planting is widely promoted for reducing atmospheric CO 2. In Africa, 1 million km2, mostly of grassy biomes, have been targeted for 'restoration' by 2030. The target is based on the erroneous assumption that these biomes are deforested and degraded. We discuss the pros and cons of exporting fossil fuel emission problems to Africa. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *AFFORESTATION
*FOSSIL fuels
*CARBON sequestration
*TREES
*TREE planting
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 01695347
- Volume :
- 34
- Issue :
- 11
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Trends in Ecology & Evolution
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 139326969
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tree.2019.08.003