Researchers discover highly effective method for growing lush, dense forest: 'Held the best knowledge'

Researchers discover highly effective method for growing lush, dense forest: 'Held the best knowledge'

A reforestation project in Asia is reaping the benefits of incorporating local ecological knowledge into its efforts.  Nepal was on the brink of losing its hillside forest cover entirely because of livestock grazing and fuelwood harvesting. In 1993, the government made a critical decision to transfer management of public forest lands to local communities.  The results were remarkable; forest cover doubled between 1992 and 2016, per NASA.  A stud…