Scientists Revisited a Forest Experiment That Was Forgotten for 30 Years. What They Found Was Astounding

A decades-old experiment in Victoria’s mountain ash forests is challenging assumptions about the trade-offs between timber production and conservation. Should a forest remain untouched, or should some trees be harvested to sustain nearby communities and economies? Australians have debated these competing approaches for decades, often treating conservation and timber production as mutually exclusive choices. Research [...]