European methods of scientific forestry have caused New Zealand to regain much of the tree cover the Maori had cut down.

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European methods of scientific forestry and the introduction of non-native tree species, primarily for commercial purposes, have indeed contributed to an increase in forested areas in New Zealand. However, this does not directly correlate with regaining the specific tree cover lost due to Maori deforestation, as the species and ecosystem dynamics introduced by Europeans are different from those originally present.

European Methods of Scientific Forestry Have Caused New Zealand to Regain