Article #78951

Times of India

Times of India

Title Scientists cut climbing vines from a damaged Borneo forest. Its canopy then grew three times faster Source Times of India
Description Trimming aggressive climbing vines from logged tropical forests can substantially expedite canopy recovery, providing a more economical alternative to new tree planting for ecosystem restoration. Areas where vines were cut exhibited a carbon storage rate three times quicker than those with newly planted trees, as confirmed by laser mapping. Effective vine management promotes forestry sustainability and preserves biodiversity.
Link https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/science/scientists-cut-climbing-vines-from-a-damaged-borneo-forest-its-canopy-then-grew-three-times-faster-and-the-method-may-cost-10-times-less-than-tree-planting/articleshow/132416556.cms Published At 2026-07-15 09:53:54 (1 day ago)
Created At 2026-07-15 10:12:29 Updated At 2026-07-15 10:12:29