The threat to insects and soil-life from rainforest clearance is recognized. What has not been studied is whether oil palm plantations are able to sustain the populations of tiny below-ground animals that work to keep the soil healthy. Scientists discovered high levels of biological activity in regions above ground level that may serve as oases for soil organisms.
Soil life thrives between oil palm fronds
- ScienceDaily
- 2. 3 2020 (16:37)