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Tree islands boost biodiversity in oil-palm plantations

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The cultivation of oil palm is here to stay. However, a five-year study indicates that creating islands of native trees within oil-palm monocultures increases biodiversity and ecosystem functioning without notably lowering crop yields.
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https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-023-01636-3
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    Publication year

    2023

    Authors

    Nasi, R.

    Language

    English

    Keywords

    trees, oil palms, plantations, biodiversity

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