Thailand promoted Leucaena trees for fodder and reforestation, but scientists found that the fast-growing species is suppressing the natural regeneration of native forests

Explore how Thailand's use of Leucaena trees for reforestation and fodder has led to unexpected negative impacts on native ...

Hawaii, in the late 1800s, planted Leucaena trees for fodder and fuelwood, but scientists now say the invasive trees have replaced native habitats that evolved now…

Explore how Leucaena trees, introduced in the 1800s, have become a major invasive species in Hawaii, threatening the unique ...

Thailand in the 1950s planted millions of leucaena trees for fodder and reforestation, but scientists now say they have spread into natural forests, replacing native vegetat…

Tree planting has always been viewed as one of the most effective means of bringing about restoration of degraded landscapes, ...
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Ethiopian women plant trees, restoring lands & livelihoods

In southern Ethiopia, unsustainable farming practices and tree cutting for fuel are causing land degradation. The Integrated Women’s Development Organization has planted fruit and other trees as well ...