Forests & carbon

Reforestation: why planting is only the beginning

Survival, maintenance, protection, local ownership and spatial monitoring matter more long-term than the number of seedlings planted on day one.

05 July 2026

Choose the right site and species

Restoration objective, soil, climate, local uses and seedling availability guide the species mix.

Plan maintenance

Weeding, replacement and protection against fire, grazing or harvesting should be budgeted over time.

Monitor survival and growth

Plots, GPS points, repeat photos and inventories distinguish activities performed from restoration actually achieved.

Engage communities

Local uses, rights and benefits are project-sustainability parameters, not only communication topics.

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