Mixed Reforestation Strategy Boosts Carbon Capture Efficiency

Study reveals combining natural regeneration with tree planting is more cost-effective for climate mitigation in diverse regions.

Research analyzed reforestation sites in 130 countries, finding a mix of methods sequesters more carbon.
Natural regeneration is more cost-effective in regions like western Mexico and West Africa.
Plantations are preferable in areas such as the Caribbean and Southeast Asia.
A combined approach is 44% better than natural regeneration alone and 39% better than just planting.
Reforestation complements but does not replace the need to reduce fossil fuel emissions.