10 Things We Can All Learn from the Evolution of Forest Restoration Initiatives
Forest restoration has a deep history shaped by crises, politics, and changing goals. A Europe-wide study with 32 experts from 18 countries revealed key drivers: natural disasters, wars, governance, funding, market shifts, social values, and policies. Success depends on aligning environmental, social, economic, and political factors and avoiding short-term fixes. Learning from past lessons is vital to guide future restoration efforts and implement the new European Nature Restoration Law effectively.