
#461Environmental ScienceFront Page23 March 2026
The Hidden Flaw in Natural Climate Solutions: Why Planting Trees Isn't Always a Fix
A new perspective review suggests that planting trees on farms and in cities does not automatically protect wild forests. Researchers warn that poorly planned tree-planting initiatives could actually backfire, leading to unexpected forest loss and harmed biodiversity.
By Choksi, Powers, Toro, Krishnan, Fleischman