Reforestation
Re-establishing forest on land that was recently forested, restoring a stock that was lost.
Reforestation returns tree cover to recently cleared land. It ranges from direct seeding and planting to protection of natural regeneration, and the choice determines cost, species mix and survival.
Monitoring must run for years, not months. Early survival figures are a weak predictor of long-term stocking, and a project that reports establishment success without subsequent measurement is reporting an intention rather than an outcome.
Frequently asked questions
Which species should be planted?
Native mixes where the objective includes resilience and biodiversity; the choice has long-term consequences for both carbon and risk.
How long until carbon accrues meaningfully?
It depends on growth rates; fast-growing species accumulate quickly but may store less durably.