Iceland's trees lost to the Vikings

The country lost most of its trees more than a thousand years ago, when Vikings settlers harvested the forests to build their homes and boats, and as fuel. As climate change has become a greater concern, Iceland’s leaders have viewed reforestation as a way to help the country meet its climate goals. Reforesting the Icelandic countryside has benefits for farmers, and counteract erosion and sandstorms. Thanks to the reforestation initiatives 3m or more trees were planted in recent years Photograph: Simone Tramonte