TEN ‘GOLDEN RULES’ FOR RESTORING FORESTS
1 Protect the existing forests first.
2 Put local people at the heart of treeplanting projects.
3 Maximise biodiversity recovery to meet multiple goals.
4 Select the right areas suitable for reforestation.
5 Use natural forest regrowth wherever possible.
6 Select the right tree species to maximise biodiversity.
7 Ensure trees can adapt to a changing climate.
8 Plan ahead to make sure planting ventures succeed.
9 Learn by doing – combining science with local knowledge.
10 Make it pay – develop income streams and share with all.