Australia ranks high in tree cover loss for native forests, necessitating protection for climate goals.
Australia's carbon-dense native forests, home to unique wildlife and critical for climate goals, have seen almost half of original forested areas cleared, ranking among top countries for tree cover loss. Protecting native forests is essential to prevent emissions and achieve net-zero fossil fuel emissions, while ending native forest logging could benefit Australia's climate objectives more than planting trees.
June 14, 2024
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