# Reforestation: Challenges, Best Practices, and Community Involvement

IELTS Academic Listening - 10 questions - 12 minutes - Note completion

Source: Recording, questions and answer key from Cambridge IELTS 19, Test 4, Listening Part 4. © Cambridge University Press & Assessment. Used for educational practice. Explanations and evidence notes are written by Testmigo.

## The recording

10 minutes of audio. Practice it with the player on the page; the transcript is on the answers page.

## Questions

### Questions 31-40: Note completion

Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

Tree planting
Reforestation projects should:
include a range of tree species
not include invasive species because of possible **(31)** _____ with native species
aim to capture carbon,protect the environment and provide sustainable sources of **(32)** _____ for local people
use tree seeds with a high genetic diversity to increase resistance to **(33)** _____ and climate change
plant trees on previously forested land which is in a bad condition,not selectland which is being used for **(34)** _____
Large-scale reforestation projects
Base planning decisions on information from accurate **(35)** _____.
Drones are useful for identifying areas in Brazil which are endangered by keeping **(36)** _____ and illegal logging.
Lampang Province, Northern Thailand
A forest was restored in an area damaged by mining.
A variety of native fig trees were planted,which are important for
supporting many wildlife species
increasing the **(37)** _____ of recovery by attracting animals and birds, e.g., **(38)** _____ were soon attracted to the area.
Involving local communities
Destruction of mangrove forests in Madagascar made it difficult for people to make a living from **(39)** _____.
The mangrove reforestation project:
provided employment for local people
restored a healthy ecosystem
protects against the higher risk of **(40)** _____.

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