66 billion trees have been planted in China's Great Green Wall — and they appear to be growing faster than natural forests

According to Live Science, a study of China's Great Green Wall reveals that the country's sixty-six billion planted trees are growing faster than natural forests. Researchers found that age, species composition, and carbon dioxide sensitivity all influence growth rates—suggesting the massive reforestation initiative is delivering results that exceed natural forest performance.

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