Uruguay planted eucalyptus and pine forests across grasslands; 20 years later, scientists found rivers were carrying much less water
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September 8, 2026
Across Uruguay, large areas of traditional grassland have been converted into managed forests, particularly plantations of fast-growing trees such as eucalyptus and pine. The change can bring economic benefits through timber production, but it also…