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Use tree species suitable for the soil in forest planting

Habitat	Function	Type of work
Forest	High-quality timber	Afforestation / reforestation

Afforestation aims to change land use from non-forest to forest land in a way that ensures the long-term sustainability and productivity of new forests, as well as rapid carbon sequestration and high quality timber.

Description of the action

Use tree species most suitable for the soil type in forest renewal.

Why?

Choosing tree species suited to the soil ensures forest productivity and high-quality timber, which can be used for long-term carbon storage products.