In 2015, trees covered just 1.9% of these Ethiopian drylands; nine years later, helping old roots regrow pushed forest cover above 22%

• A comprehensive study evaluating land restoration in the Kembata Tembaro district of central Ethiopia shows that protecting wild growth and planting new trees have significantly reduced severe topsoil loss across dry, hilly areas.
• The research was published in the scientific journal Scientific Reports by lead author