“Study dives into lesser-known climate impacts of global reforestation”

Key points

• SFU researchers study non-CO2 impacts of global forestation beyond CO₂ removal.
• Forestation can alter land surface properties, causing temperature changes.
• Warming effects may be amplified when warmer air moves over oceans.
• Ocean heat absorption is slow, delaying full remote warming from reforestation.
• Policy implications stressed for nature-based solutions and climate targets.