Proforestation means “growing existing forests intact to their ecological potential” [1]. In other words, protecting standing intact forests and letting them grow and develop in complexity to their natural old growth state. The 2019 paper’s title says it all: “Intact Forests in the  United States: Proforestation Mitigates Climate Change and Serves the Greatest Good.” Forests More

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