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Replanted landscapes can look restored while soil fungi still lag behind

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Briefings

A 2026 article highlights that while reforestation efforts often appear successful, soil fungi may lag significantly behind in restoring degraded landscapes. The evidence indicates up to 75% of global soils are degraded, yet restoration projects aim to rebuild functional environments for food, biodiversity, and climate regulation. The study suggests that visual restoration does not necessarily equate to biological recovery in soil ecosystems.

Key points

• Restoration projects aim to reestablish functional and biodiverse environments to secure adequate food production, biodiversity, climate regulation and human well-being.
• Visual reforestation may appear successful, but soil fungi may lag significantly behind in restoring degraded landscapes.

Context

With up to 75% of the world's soils degraded, restoration projects try to reestablish functional and biodiverse environments to secure adequate food production, biodiversity, climate regulation and human well-being.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to a single 2026 article snippet. No specific dates, locations, or named researchers are provided. The study does not specify the timeframe of the lag or the exact mechanisms of soil recovery.

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