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flag New Zealand's Enviro Commissioner calls for ETS overhaul, citing over-reliance on tree planting.

flag New Zealand's Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment, Simon Upton, calls for major changes to the country's Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS), arguing it relies too heavily on tree planting to offset emissions, which could harm land use and future generations. flag Upton recommends phasing out forestry from the ETS and supporting native and alternative exotic species to create more resilient forests. flag The report also suggests involving Māori in reforms and ensuring forestry companies cover environmental damages.

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