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  • To evaluate reforestation's contribution to conserving threatened vertebrates.

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  • Spatial analysis of 1,550 forest-obligate threatened species' ranges.
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  • Reforestation on 43% of suitable land (369 million ha) could benefit threatened vertebrates.
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  • Conservation strategies must integrate reforestation to protect threatened species.
  • Addressing barriers to reforestation investment is critical for realizing its benefits.