International Day of Forests

Did you know that forests cover nearly a third of the world’s land mass? More than 1.6 billion people rely on forests for their survival. That’s why the United Nations has declared 21 March as the International Day of Forests every year. Why not have a tree planting campaign to reflect on this day and help address the impacts of deforestation?

 

Recently, it’s been shown that soil carbon levels impacted through land use changes can be reversed through long-term reforestation. The Soil carbon benefits through reforestation project, funded through the Filling the Research Gap Programme and conducted by the Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF), confirmed that soil carbon levels declined through land use changes from remnant native vegetation to pasture or cultivation. You can read more about it here:

http://landcareaustralia.org.au/project/reforestation-offers-long-term-soil-carbon-benefits/