Reforestation after storm damage in a National Forest in Chitose city, Hokkaido (IMAGE)

Hokkaido University

Reforestation after storm damage in a National Forest in Chitose city, Hokkaido

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Reforestation after storm damage in a National Forest in Chitose city, Hokkaido. Regeneration was more advanced 15 years later when biological legacy such as fallen trees were left intact (bottom row) than when fallen trees were removed and seedlings were planted (top row). (Photo by Junko Morimoto)

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Junko Morimoto

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