Italy planted Norway spruce across the Alps in the 1930s, a deliberate-but-naive reforestation drive, but 90 years on, plant diversity is 50% lower than in native forests
A 90-year-old reforestation project in Italy's Prealps planted Norway spruce. A new study reveals this decision drastically reduced plant diversity. Plant life in these spruce areas is 50% less diverse than in native forests. Soil acidity increased, impacting the ecosystem. This research underscores the importance of planting native species for…
The Economic Times ·