From Trees to Transformation The Deeper Impact of Reforestation
In his latest feature on Mongabay, RSS Member Tom Rudel explores the multifaceted nature of reforestation, challenging the notion that it’s solely about planting trees. Rudel emphasizes that successful reforestation efforts must consider the social, economic, and ecological dimensions of land recovery.
Reforestation is not a silver bullet solution, rather it is like an arrow in a quiver of arrows, all of which we must use if we are to prevail in our struggle with climate change.” –Tom Rudel, Rutgers University
The article dives into how reforestation can support biodiversity, stabilize local climates, and empower communities through sustainable land use. Rudel’s insights remind us that natural resource management must be as much about people as it is about nature.