Planting more trees is often seen as a simple solution for protecting nature. Across farmland, rows of trees are commonly added to improve biodiversity, prevent wind damage, and create shelter for wildlife. But new research suggests that tree planting does not always help every species equally, as per a report by Science Daily.
A study of agricultural wetlands in Japan has found that shelterbelts, lines of trees planted as windbreaks, can create winners and losers among bird populations. While some birds benefit from these wooded areas, others that depend on open grasslands and wetlands may decline.
