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- Title
Natural forest regeneration through fire protection is a less imminent threat for truly stable savannas than afforestation.
- Authors
Djiofack, Brice Yannick; Beeckman, Hans; Bourland, Nils; Belanganayi, Basile Luse; Laurent, Félix; Ilondea, Bhely Angoboy; Nsenga, Laurent; Huart, Alain; Longwwango, Menard Mbende; Deklerck, Victor; Lejeune, Geert; Verbiest, William W. M.; Van den Bulcke, Jan; Van Acker, Joris; De Mil, Tom; Hubau, Wannes
- Abstract
The article discusses the importance of conserving African bistable savannas due to their biodiversity value. It presents an experiment on natural forest regeneration through the exclusion of anthropogenic fire, arguing that it is more effective to let nature restore forests rather than artificially planting or burning. The authors clarify that their study did not advocate for afforestation, but rather focused on natural forest regeneration. They emphasize the need for a thorough understanding of the local context when deciding between restoring forests or protecting savannas.
- Subjects
FOREST regeneration; SAVANNAS; FIRE prevention; AFFORESTATION; FOREST restoration
- Publication
Global Change Biology, 2024, Vol 30, Issue 6, p1
- ISSN
1354-1013
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/gcb.17370