Reforestation is an important strategy to protect the tropical carbon sink. (IMAGE)

Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies

Reforestation is an important strategy to protect the tropical carbon sink.

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Tropical forests in Panama are threatened due to agriculture, mining, development, and climate change. Reforestation is an important strategy to protect the tropical carbon sink. Nitrogen-fixing trees are known to be especially effective at helping regenerating forests grow quicker and store more carbon.

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Credit: Sarah Batterman.

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