Reforestation projects should:

• include a range of tree species

• not include invasive species because of possible

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  competition
  with native species

• aim to capture carbon, protect the environment and provide sustainable sources of

  2

  food
   for local people

• use tree seeds with a high genetic diversity to increase resistance to

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  disease
   and climate change.

• plant trees on previously forested land which is in a bad condition, not select land which is being used for

  4

  agriculture
  

Large-scale reforestation projects

• Base planning decisions on information from accurate

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  maps
  

• Drones are useful for identifying areas in Brazil which are endangered by keeping

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  cattle
   and illegal logging.

Lampang Province, Nothern Thailand

• A forest was restored in an area damaged by mining.

• A variety of native fig trees were planted, which are important for

- supporting many wildlife species

- increasing the

Involving local communities

• Destruction of mangrove forests in Madagascar made it difficult for people to make a living from

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  fishing
  

• The mangrove reforestation project:

- provided employment for local people

- restored a healthy ecosystem

- protects against the higher risk of