The Mirante de Piracicaba will take up to 20 years to restore lost forest, and the 'clearing' poses a risk of new tree falls, estimates USP specialist
The Mirante de Piracicaba park in Brazil may take up to 20 years to restore its tree cover after losing 43 trees during a storm, according to a specialist from USP.
Piracicaba City Hall promises to replace trees in Mirante Park after rain opened clearings; see pictures
The city of Piracicaba plans to replace 42 large trees that were downed during heavy rain, focusing on native species.