The Forest on ABC and ABC iview – To understand the complex science and ecology of forests is an epic ambition.
This film will reveal the wonder of forests from the smallest fungal communications in the roots below, to the dazzling biodiversity of the canopy above, through the eyes of a young ecologist called Tom Crowther. He uses big data to understand the world’s forests and draws on the work of field scientists around the world who are analysing how they function.
Tom estimated that there was enough land available for an extra trillion trees on the planet and that they could help soak up the planet’s excess carbon. His research made headlines around the world. But the big idea backfired. Corporations started planting rows of identical trees with disastrous results.
This is the story of how Tom and his team fought back and created a new model to show how biodiverse forests really can help tackle the climate crisis. Drawing on the work of scientists from around the world, from France to Costa Rica, this film presents a new vision of how healthy forests can have a significant impact on reducing global warming by maximising biodiversity.
Production credit:
Windfall Films
The Forest on ABC and ABC iview – Monday 16 December at 8.30pm
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The Forest on ABC and ABC iview
