Editing Tree planting (section)

== Types of trees planted ==
[[File:Eucalyptus plantation in final stages.JPG|thumb|A eucalyptus plantation in final stages at [[Arimalam]].]]
The type of tree planted may have great influence on the environmental outcomes. It is often much more profitable to outside interests to plant fast-growing species, such as eucalyptus, casuarina or [[pine]] (e.g., ''[[Pinus radiata]]'' or ''[[Pinus caribaea]]''), even though the environmental and biodiversity benefits of such [[monoculture]] plantations are not comparable to native forest, and such offset projects are frequently objects of controversy.{{cn|date=September 2024}}

To promote the growth of native ecosystems, many environmentalists advocate only indigenous trees be planted. A practical solution is to plant tough, fast-growing native tree species which begin rebuilding the land. Planting non-invasive trees that assist in the natural return of indigenous species is called "assisted natural regeneration." There are many such species that can be planted, of which about 12 are in widespread use in the US.
Alternatively, [[farmer-managed natural regeneration]] (FMNR), involves farmers preserving trees (not replanting), and is considered to be a more cost-effective method of reforestation than regular tree planting.{{cn|date=September 2024}}