Experts advocate ending native forest logging by 2030 to meet Australia's emissions reduction target and provide alternative benefits.

Experts argue that ending native forest logging is crucial for Australia to reach its 2030 emissions reduction target and reduce land clearing. With emissions from these activities representing at least 14.5 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent annually, ending them would significantly contribute to the 14.2 million tonnes of CO2e reduction needed each year to 2030. A shift to a plantation-only industry, as New Zealand did 25 years ago, can provide an alternative source of wood while boosting jobs in the manufacturing component of the sector. This climate solution not only helps meet the emissions reduction target but also offers financial, economic, and social benefits, protects biodiversity, and reduces habitat loss for endangered species.

August 25, 2024
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