Restoration of tropical forests requires more than just planting trees, a lot more…

Abstract

Forest restoration is an important tool for combating climate change and protecting biodiversity. In this issue of Applied Vegetation Science, Garcia et al. show that alone, planting trees is insufficient for fully restoring rain forest complexity. This study highlights the need for longer-term restoration plans, including enrichment plantings that speed the recovery of non-tree forest components once planted trees have established.