How to Restore a Rainforest
Offered By: TED-Ed via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Discover a groundbreaking approach to rainforest restoration in this 21-minute TED-Ed talk by biologist Willie Smits. Learn how Smits pieced together a complex ecological puzzle to develop a method for regenerating clearcut rainforest in Borneo, potentially saving local orangutans and creating a promising blueprint for restoring fragile ecosystems. Explore the innovative techniques and challenges involved in this ambitious environmental project, while considering the broader implications for global conservation efforts. Note that the core content of this talk has been subject to criticism, and viewers are encouraged to review the updated information and Willie Smits' response to these challenges for a comprehensive understanding of the topic.
Syllabus
How to restore a rainforest - Willie Smits
Taught by
TED-Ed
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