The Planet Now Has More Trees Than It Did 35 Years Ago

Tree cover loss in the tropics was outweighed by tree cover gain in subtropical, temperate, boreal, and polar regions.
65 points by bookofjoe 59 days ago psmag.com 40 comments

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Tree cover has increased globally over the past 35 years, with gains in subtropical, temperate, boreal, and polar regions offsetting losses in tropical areas. This shift highlights the complex dynamics of global reforestation efforts and environmental changes.

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