22
Why does everyone think planting a tree is the only way to help?
I keep seeing posts where people say they 'did their part' by planting one tree in their yard. But I read a report from the UN last year that said protecting existing forests, especially old growth ones, is actually way more important for carbon storage. Planting new trees is good, but it takes decades for them to catch up. Shouldn't we be talking more about stopping deforestation first? What's the better focus for donations and policy?
2 comments
Log in to join the discussion
Log In2 Comments
kim_smith27d ago
That UN report made me look at the big park near me totally differently.
2
blake_lewis27d ago
Is it really that big a deal?
5