BiodiversiTREE_12-species plot (IMAGE) Smithsonian Caption A plot with 12 tree species in the forest restoration experiment BiodiversiTREE, planted at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center. Now in its 10th year, BiodiversiTREE has revealed that more diverse forest restorations are less likely to suffer planting failures. Credit Susan Cook-Patton Usage Restrictions This content is available for journalists to use in the publication of media articles related to this study, provided credit is given to Susan Cook-Patton as noted on EurekaAlert. License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.