The Nature Conservancy has launched a brand new interactive map figuring out 195 million hectares all over the world the place forest cowl may very well be restored.
“Reforesting these areas might seize 2.2 billion tonnes of CO₂ per yr, equal to eradicating 481 million passenger autos pushed for one yr.”
Click on on a rustic on the Reforestation Hub map to see how a lot land may very well be reforested, what number of tonnes of CO₂ this may seize yearly, and the way that compares to the annual emissions from passenger autos.
The map is predicated on new analysis performed by the Future Ecosystems for Africa program on the College of the Witwatersrand. The examine recognized areas the place tree restoration might ship most local weather advantages with out harming communities or ecosystems. All land chosen for reforestation needed to meet three key standards:
- Excessive Tree Cowl Potential – Solely areas able to supporting 60% or extra tree cowl have been thought-about.
- Present Land Use – Areas already forested or completely lined by water (as of 2020) have been excluded.
- Precautionary Safeguards – Agricultural land was excluded to keep away from impacts on meals safety.
By deciding on the View US Web site button, you’ll be able to discover the reforestation potential in every U.S. county. This model of the map is predicated on research performed by The Nature Conservancy. Extra data on the methodology used for the U.S. map may be discovered on its About web page.
