Monoculture tree plantations are *not* forests. They do not harbor biodiversity, and they are far more susceptible to drought, fire, and pest infestation than are actual, natural forests.
So when advocates for “Green Growth” promise we can keep the economy going by planting trees to capture carbon and maintain a healthy biosphere, do not believe them. It’s a lie. It’s a perpetuation of Business As Usual.
The best way of using trees to capture carbon is — don’t cut down forests!!
And the best way to reduce carbon in the atmosphere is — stop burning fossil fuels!!
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