Reforestation is exactly what it sounds like: replacing forests that have been cut down or restocking forests that have been degraded through human activities like logging or natural means like forest fires. Experts say we have a lot of need for reforestation. Researchers estimate that the world lost as much as 411 million hectares of tree cover, or more than 1 billion acres, between 2000 and 2020, an area larger than India. Much of it fell to make room for agriculture, and deforestation is cont

Ethiopia has launched one of the largest reforestation programs on the planet, planting 5 billion trees annually to restore degraded land, fight climate change, and protect future generations. This massive national effort is transforming landscapes, reviving soil fertility, and helping secure water resources in regions severely affected by drought and deforestation. • The initiative is part of Ethiopia’s “Green Legacy” program, which aims to plant 20 billion trees in just four years. • Millions