Why not just plant more trees?

What was the outcome of Chile's multi-million dollar tree planting effort between 1974 and 2012?

• It successfully eliminated a significant amount of greenhouse gases.

• It resulted in no major carbon storage gains.

• It led to the restoration of native forests across the country.

What is the primary difference between afforestation and reforestation?

• Afforestation is planting trees in areas that have never had forests, while reforestation is restoring forests that were recently cut down.

• Afforestation focuses on native species, while reforestation uses non-native species.

• Afforestation is government-led, while reforestation is community-led.

How do natural forests compare to tree plantations in terms of carbon storage?

• Natural forests are 40 times better at carbon storage than plantations.

• Plantations are more efficient at carbon storage due to faster-growing species.

• Both natural forests and plantations have similar carbon storage capabilities.

• Plantations store carbon more permanently than natural forests.

What is a significant risk associated with planting highly flammable tree species like pine and eucalyptus in plantations?

• They absorb less carbon dioxide than other tree species.

• They are more susceptible to diseases and pests.

• Carbon storage gains can be quickly lost due to wildfires.

• They require excessive amounts of water, depleting local resources.

Why can planting trees in African savannas be detrimental?

• Savannas are naturally unsuitable for any tree growth.

• It threatens wildlife that thrives in open, sunny spaces and can be destroyed by large animals or wildfires.

• The soil in savannas cannot support tree roots effectively.

• Trees in savannas absorb too much sunlight, leading to increased local temperatures.

What unintended consequence can arise from planting trees in drylands or snowy terrain?

• The trees struggle to grow due to harsh conditions.

• The trees can absorb more of the sun's rays, contributing to a warmer planet.

• The trees attract invasive species to the area.

Which of the following is a practice associated with assisted natural regeneration programs?

• Planting non-native, fast-growing timber species.

• Allowing grazing animals to roam freely among young saplings.

• Removing competing grasses and preventing grazing to help native species grow.

• Clear-cutting existing forests to make way for new plantations.

When is planting trees considered a "bad" approach to combating climate change?

• When native species are planted in their natural habitats.

• When it is used to replace all other climate actions like reducing fossil fuel usage

• When it involves restoring recently cut down forest areas.