A portion of a former
eucalyptus plantation
in Itatinga, Brazil, has
become part of an
experiment to develop
economical ways of
regenerating forests.
Researchers from
the University of São
Paulo planted native
trees alongside fast-
growing eucalyptuses,
which can be cut and
sold after a few years
to help pay for the
restoration. The native
trees will naturally
reseed ground bared
by the harvest.
PAULO GUILHERME MOLIN, FEDERAL
UNIVERSITY OF SÃO CARLOS,
CENTER FOR NATURE SCIENCES
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