by Matteo Cavallito<\/p>\n
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Spontaneous regeneration of forests<\/strong> shows surprising potential in terms of the extent of the phenomenon and its contribution to climate mitigation. This is reported by a study<\/a> by a group of Australian and US researchers published in Nature. The investigation also highlights the cost benefits associated with natural restoration<\/strong> as an alternative to planting practices.<\/p>\n By relying on the work of nature “nations can meet their restoration goals cost effectively,” says Brooke Williams<\/strong>, a researcher at Queensland University of Technology, Australia, and co-author of the study in a statement<\/a>. \u201cOur model can guide where these savings can best be taken advantage of.”<\/p>\n