According to a study focusing on the Brazilian Atlantic forest, certain aspects can return surprisingly quickly – within 65 years. But for the landscape to truly regain its native identity takes a lot longer – up to 4000 years.
How Long For a Rainforest To Regenerate Itself? 4000 Years!

How Long For a Rainforest To Regenerate Itself? 4000 Years!
(via environment.newscientist.com)
Submitted by jquipp on Wed, 2008-06-11 14:37. | Tags: nature | animals | Brazil | environment | rain forest | trees