According to the estimates of University of Copenhagen scientist Per Gundersen, we would be doing the environment a great service if we just left it alone.
Even our most renowned woody species are in serious jeopardy, from soaring coastal redwoods to dinosaur-era Wollemi pines and firs that form the perfect Christmas trees.
The persistent increase in unpredictable weather patterns, such as excess rains and temperatures, accompanied by frequent droughts in recent years, has led to a rise in uncertainty and risks to agricultural production across the globe.