Scientists cut climbing vines from a damaged Borneo forest. Its canopy then grew three times faster | TheBriefWire
Scientists cut climbing vines from a damaged Borneo forest. Its canopy then grew three times faster
Published 15 July 2026 ยท science
Trimming aggressive climbing vines from logged tropical forests can substantially expedite canopy recovery, providing a more economical alternative to new tree planting for ecosystem restoration
Trimming aggressive climbing vines from logged tropical forests can substantially expedite canopy recovery, providing a more economical alternative to new tree planting for ecosystem restoration. Areas where vines were cut exhibited a carbon storage rate three times quicker than those with newly planted trees, as confirmed by laser mapping. Effective vine management promotes forestry sustainability and preserves biodiversity.
Published: July 15, 2026 โข 7:23 PM IST ยท Updated: July 15, 2026 โข 8:04 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
Trimming aggressive climbing vines from logged tropical forests can substantially expedite canopy recovery, providing a more economical alternative to new tree planting for ecosystem restoration.
Areas where vines were cut exhibited a carbon storage rate three times quicker than those with newly planted trees, as confirmed by laser mapping.
Effective vine management promotes forestry sustainability and preserves biodiversity.