Iceland Is Growing New Forests: A Journey Towards Ecological Restoration


Iceland Is Growing New Forests for the First Time in 1,000 Years is a compelling short film that delves into the nation’s efforts to restore its deforested landscapes through large-scale reforestation, addressing environmental challenges and promoting sustainability.

The landscape of Iceland has changed a lot in a thousand years. When the Vikings first arrived in the ninth century, the land was covered by 25 to 40 percent forest.

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