SpaceCadetSinchi t1_iy83cx8 wrote on November 29, 2022 at 1:30 PM Reply to Research shows animals are key to restoring the world’s forests. The unique long-term data set revealed that animals, by carrying a wide variety of seeds into deforested areas, are key to the recovery of tree species richness and abundance to old-growth levels after only 40 to 70 years of regrowth. by Wagamaga It’s great to know that over 60% of animals on the planet have disappeared in the last half century or so. Feels hopeful. Glad I’m never gonna make it to retirement age. Permalink 17
SpaceCadetSinchi t1_iy83cx8 wrote
Reply to Research shows animals are key to restoring the world’s forests. The unique long-term data set revealed that animals, by carrying a wide variety of seeds into deforested areas, are key to the recovery of tree species richness and abundance to old-growth levels after only 40 to 70 years of regrowth. by Wagamaga
It’s great to know that over 60% of animals on the planet have disappeared in the last half century or so. Feels hopeful. Glad I’m never gonna make it to retirement age.