New York State wants to plant 25 million trees by 2033 as a way to reduce greenhouse gases and fend off climate change. Experts say trees do effectively reduce CO2, capturing it through photosynthesis. The also help take exhaust particulates out of the air from vehicles and factories, while providing some temperature mitigation. So, the plan has merit.
On this episode of Deeper shade of Green, Dr. Colin Beier, Professor in SUNY ESF Department of Sustainable Resources, explains the benefits of increasing New York's forests, adding urban forestry, and planting ore on private land. He adds there could be problems simply finding the trees to plant, nurturing them to healthy height over 15-20 years, and choosing the right trees, since growing conditions are changing due to the very climate changes the plan is trying to fight.
Research and production help for this episode by Hector Perez. Music from the Syracuse-based Jazz Group E.S.P.
