Adding Crushed Basalt to New Forests Accelerates Tree Growth and Enhances Carbon Capture

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Scientists from Imperial College London have discovered that spreading crushed rock on newly planted forests significantly boosts soil nutrients and speeds up tree development. This natural 'enhanced weathering' technique represents a highly promising and scalable breakthrough for maximizing the carbon-absorbing power of young woodlands.
Scientists from Imperial College London have discovered that spreading crushed rock on newly planted forests significantly boosts soil nutrients and speeds up tree development. This natural ’enhanced weathering’ technique represents a highly promising and scalable breakthrough for maximizing the carbon-absorbing power of young woodlands.