Industrial logging does more than remove trees; it destroys understory vegetation and compacts soil, which can reduce carbon pools by over 60%. This process disrupts the mycorrhizal networks and biodiversity essential for forest resilience against wildfires and floods. Regenerative forestry offers a path forward by prioritizing the retention of mother trees and utilizing traditional Indigenous knowledge. These practices focus on local soil health and selective logging to protect long term carbon storage and restore forest ecosystems.
