A new study in Panama finds nitrogen limits forest regrowth early on.
Adding nitrogen accelerated recovery in cleared and young forests, but had little effect in older forests. And adding phosphorus did not limit growth at any stage — underscoring the value of nitrogen-fixing species in reforestation.
by Ruth Kamnitzer
https://news.mongabay.com/2026/01/blew-us-away-researchers-find-nitrogen-boost-spurs-faster-tropical-forest-growth/