Australia's forestry industry proposes tree removal for carbon credits, raising concerns of increased fire risk and potential carbon emissions.

Australia's forestry industry's proposal to remove trees from native forests for carbon credits raises concerns due to decades of research showing some practices increase fire risk and harm forest health. Critics argue the plan may offset climate benefits with carbon emissions from tree cutting and processing. The proposal also risks Australia's biodiversity and emissions reduction targets.

August 12, 2024
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