A plant present in Brazil is capable of colonizing deforested areas

Monday, August 8, 2016 - 12:31 in Biology & Nature

Tropical reforestation programs tend to prioritize native pioneer tree species, which colonize disturbed or cleared areas thanks to their high reproductive capacity and rapid growth, among other characteristics. According to experts, these species facilitate the transition from deforested land to secondary forest. They stabilize terrain and enhance connectivity between remaining forest fragments by increasing soil […]

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