Global tree-planting initiatives, once hailed as a solution to combat climate change, are now facing criticism due to potential negative impacts on ecosystems. Reports warn that excessive tree planting in Africa could threaten grasslands and disrupt the balance of local ecosystems by creating too much shade, hindering smaller plants' ability to photosynthesize. This shift in perspective comes as prominent figures like Bill Gates and tech-backed campaigns reconsider the consequences of large-scale tree planting efforts.
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Tree-planting initiatives in Africa could damage ecosystems by creating too much shade. This would make it harder for smaller plants to photosynthesise, with knock-on effects for the rest of the ecosystem https://t.co/X8sCrHObHW
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