Afforesting Iceland – a cause for optimism
Has Iceland always been a treeless land? Can any forests grow on this island of glaciers and volcanos? The film responds to these questions by telling a story of the forestry in Iceland. It explains why considering the genetic aspects of seeds, cuttings and seedlings is key for resilient forests.
You can read more about the afforestation in Iceland here :
http://www.euforgen.org/about-us/news…
EUFORGEN is hosted by the European Forest Institute
http://www.efi.int/portal/
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