Study: China's planted reforestation trees grow faster than natural forests, likely due to CO2 sensitivity
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Brian Owens
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A new study finds that trees planted as part of China's massive "Great Green Wall" reforestation project are growing faster than those in natural forests, likely due to a stronger response to rising atmospheric CO2 levels. China has planted 66 billion trees since 1978, with plans for 34 billion more by mid-century to combat desertification from the Gobi and Taklamakan deserts.
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bskyStudy: China's planted reforestation trees grow faster than natural forests, likely due to CO2 sensitivitylivescience.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledTrees in China that were planted as part of huge reforestation projects appear to grow faster than those in natural forests, a new study finds.
This is possibly because the reforestation trees are responding more strongly to the rising atmospheric carbon dioxide, scientists say.
China has planted 66 billion trees since 1978, with plans for 34 billion more by the middle of this century, as part of its 'Great Green Wall' to slow the spread of the Gobi and Taklamakan deserts.
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