How to Restore a Rainforest
Offered By: TED via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Discover how biologist Willie Smits developed a groundbreaking approach to regenerate clearcut rainforest in Borneo in this 23-minute TED talk. Explore the intricate ecological puzzle Smits pieced together to save local orangutans and create a promising model for restoring fragile ecosystems. Learn about the challenges and controversies surrounding this innovative reforestation project, with updates and responses to criticisms provided. Gain insights into cutting-edge conservation techniques and the potential for large-scale ecosystem restoration in one of the world's most biodiverse regions.
Syllabus
Willie Smits: How to restore a rainforest
Taught by
TED
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