Remnant forests struggle to survive amid oil palm plantations, study shows

Mongabay
Sep 23, 2021, 10:28 am136 pts
JAKARTA — Most forest trees that persist in areas dominated by oil palm plantations die before they can mature, a new study shows, emphasizing the urgency of conserving or restoring forested areas to ensure the promotion of biodiversity and other ecosystem services. The study, published in journal Global…

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