Terrifying/Inspiring Thought of the Week

Species are returning to regenerated Ecuadorian rainforest in as little as 25 years.

“I may or may not be an Ecuadorian bird. But the picture of me is free.”

Photo by Erik Karits on Unsplash

A recent study conducted by German and Ecuadorian scientists found that species have returned to regrown rainforests in Ecuador’s Chocó forest. Acoustic monitoring and AI were used to track the return of biodiversity to the forest.

The study helps show that reforestation and rewilding can be a powerful tool in helping to restore biodiversity and repair environmental damage.