But plantations are not exempt from ecological concerns either. They are not habitats for wild flora and fauna, and they often displace such habitats. They displace other vegetation, often including trees but also many plants that are or may be vital to total ecosystems.
Plantations are monocultures, and the lack of biodiversity is of concern.
They are generally exotic to regions. While the initial planting may be free of natural pests and diseases, that situation will not last, and plantation regions may not be in the position to combat scourges yet to arrive. Logging the globe . All rights reserved.