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As people around the world continue to move away from rural areas and into cities, enormous swathes of land, mostly old farmland and forests that are no longer exploited, are abandoned, giving enormous opportunities for ecosystem restoration and natural carbon capture. A really interesting read.
Abandoned Lands: A Hidden Resource for Restoring Biodiversity

Abandoned Lands: A Hidden Resource for Restoring Biodiversity

Abandoned farmland has been increasing, with a billion acres — an area half the size of Australia — lost globally. Ecologists are increasingly pointing to the potential of these lands and of degraded forests as neglected resources for rewilding and for capturing carbon.

https://e360.yale.edu/features/abandoned-lands-restore-biodiversity



  • Rashid Kamau

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    In-love with this article.

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    • mercy nduta

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      Superb!

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      • Grace Njeri

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        A positive idea!

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        • Munene Mugambi

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          With people moving from rural to urban areas, this gives rise to ecosystem restoration processes which green our environment

          • CHRIS NGATIA

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            This is a wonderful idea

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            • Annett Michuki..

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              interesting

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              • Rukia Ahmed Abdi

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                This article highlights a crucial aspect of addressing climate change: the potential of abandoned rural lands for ecosystem restoration and natural carbon capture. As urbanization continues, these abandoned areas offer significant opportunities for combating climate change. The concept is intriguing and underscores the importance of repurposing unused land to restore biodiversity and capture carbon, two key strategies for mitigating the effects of global warming. This insightful piece sheds light on a promising avenue for environmental sustainability.

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                • Jennifer Gidley, PhD

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                  It's a brilliant idea!

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