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🌐🌲 New Zealand's Planting Numbers Off as New Government Bets Big on Tree Offsets 🚨 New Zealanders have until August 21, 2024, to submit their responses to the draft emissions reduction plan. The Luxon government heavily relies on forest sequestration as a key strategy to meet climate targets, promoting it as the best "low-cost method" for achieving these goals. 🔍 Key Insights: 1️⃣ Discrepancy in Planting Numbers: New Zealand’s tree planting numbers are falling significantly short of the government’s projections for 2024. According to James Treadwell, president of New Zealand’s Institute of Foresters, current planting is about half of what was projected, raising concerns about further declines next year. 2️⃣ Regulatory Focus: The draft emissions reduction plan, published by Climate Change Minister Simon Watts, emphasises forest sequestration as a “least-cost” net emissions approach. While the plan acknowledges the risks associated with relying on forestry, it underscores the economic benefits of using exotic trees like pine trees over more aggressive emission cuts. 3️⃣ Industry Concerns: While welcoming the government's focus on emission reductions, Mr Treadwell advocates for a more realistic approach to afforestation targets and more precise guidelines on restrictions. He stresses the need for transparency and accurate forecasting to ensure that afforestation efforts are not hindered and that New Zealand can effectively meet its climate objectives. 🪵 The draft plan highlights that New Zealand has maximum emissions budgets set for each year until 2035, with a gradual reduction from 71 million tonnes this year to 49 million tonnes by 2035. However, projections indicate that New Zealand will be significantly over budget from 2031 to 2035, partly due to policy changes under the current government. 🔗 Learn more about New Zealand’s planting numbers and the implications of the new emissions reduction plan: https://lnkd.in/gGj8xkR4 (https://lnkd.in/gGj8xkR4) 🗣️ #questionforgroup: How can countries balance the need for cost-effective climate strategies with the risks of relying on forestry offsets? What measures can ensure that afforestation targets are realistic and achievable? Share your insights. 💬 Join the conversation on sustainable climate strategies, regulatory impacts, and the future of afforestation. #emissionsreduction #climatechange #forestry #afforestation #sustainability #nz #environmentalpolicy #woodcentral #climateaction #treeplanting #carbonoffsets #governmentpolicy #woodcentralau1

🌐🌲 New Zealand's Planting Numbers Off as New Government Bets Big on Tree Offsets 🚨 New Zealanders have until August 21, 2024, to submit their responses to the draft emissions reduction plan. The Luxon government heavily relies on forest sequestration as a key strategy to meet climate targets, promoting it as the best "low-cost method" for achieving these goals. 🔍 Key Insights: 1️⃣ Discrepancy in Planting Numbers: New Zealand’s tree planting numbers are falling significantly short of the government’s projections for 2024. According to James Treadwell, president of New Zealand’s Institute of Foresters, current planting is about half of what was projected, raising concerns about further declines next year. 2️⃣ Regulatory Focus: The draft emissions reduction plan, published by Climate Change Minister Simon Watts, emphasises forest sequestration as a “least-cost” net emissions approach. While the plan acknowledges the risks associated with relying on forestry, it underscores the economic benefits of using exotic trees like pine trees over more aggressive emission cuts. 3️⃣ Industry Concerns: While welcoming the government's focus on emission reductions, Mr Treadwell advocates for a more realistic approach to afforestation targets and more precise guidelines on restrictions. He stresses the need for transparency and accurate forecasting to ensure that afforestation efforts are not hindered and that New Zealand can effectively meet its climate objectives. 🪵 The draft plan highlights that New Zealand has maximum emissions budgets set for each year until 2035, with a gradual reduction from 71 million tonnes this year to 49 million tonnes by 2035. However, projections indicate that New Zealand will be significantly over budget from 2031 to 2035, partly due to policy changes under the current government. 🔗 Learn more about New Zealand’s planting numbers and the implications of the new emissions reduction plan: https://lnkd.in/gGj8xkR4 🗣️ #questionforgroup: How can countries balance the need for cost-effective climate strategies with the risks of relying on forestry offsets? What measures can ensure that afforestation targets are realistic and achievable? Share your insights. 💬 Join the conversation on sustainable climate strategies, regulatory impacts, and the future of afforestation. #emissionsreduction #climatechange #forestry #afforestation #sustainability #nz #environmentalpolicy #woodcentral #climateaction #treeplanting #carbonoffsets #governmentpolicy #woodcentralau1

🌐🌲 New Zealand's Planting Numbers Off as New Government Bets Big on Tree Offsets 🚨 New Zealanders have until August 21, 2024, to submit their responses to the draft emissions reduction plan. The Luxon government heavily relies on forest sequestration as a key strategy to meet climate targets, promoting it as the best "low-cost method" for achieving these goals. 🔍 Key Insights: 1️⃣ Discrepancy in Planting Numbers: New Zealand’s tree planting numbers are falling significantly short of the government’s projections for 2024. According to James Treadwell, president of New Zealand’s Institute of Foresters, current planting is about half of what was projected, raising concerns about further declines next year. 2️⃣ Regulatory Focus: The draft emissions reduction plan, published by Climate Change Minister Simon Watts, emphasises forest sequestration as a “least-cost” net emissions approach. While the plan acknowledges the risks associated with relying on forestry, it underscores the economic benefits of using exotic trees like pine trees over more aggressive emission cuts. 3️⃣ Industry Concerns: While welcoming the government's focus on emission reductions, Mr Treadwell advocates for a more realistic approach to afforestation targets and more precise guidelines on restrictions. He stresses the need for transparency and accurate forecasting to ensure that afforestation efforts are not hindered and that New Zealand can effectively meet its climate objectives. 🪵 The draft plan highlights that New Zealand has maximum emissions budgets set for each year until 2035, with a gradual reduction from 71 million tonnes this year to 49 million tonnes by 2035. However, projections indicate that New Zealand will be significantly over budget from 2031 to 2035, partly due to policy changes under the current government. 🔗 Learn more about New Zealand’s planting numbers and the implications of the new emissions reduction plan: https://lnkd.in/gGj8xkR4 (https://lnkd.in/gGj8xkR4) 🗣️ #questionforgroup: How can countries balance the need for cost-effective climate strategies with the risks of relying on forestry offsets? What measures can ensure that afforestation targets are realistic and achievable? Share your insights. 💬 Join the conversation on sustainable climate strategies, regulatory impacts, and the future of afforestation. #emissionsreduction #climatechange #forestry #afforestation #sustainability #nz #environmentalpolicy #woodcentral #climateaction #treeplanting #carbonoffsets #governmentpolicy #woodcentralau1

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The aim of sharing this post is to assist tree planting campaigns to be successful in their objectives, not to demotivate tree planting campaigns https://lnkd.in/gPFVPCUQ

Massive tree planting in Tanzania started in 1967 by starting a campaign to plant trees in villages. The campaigns continued in the 1980s in areas affected by deforestation and soil erosion (Soil Conservation and Agroforestry Program, SCAPA; Soil Erosion Control and Agroforestry Project, SECAP), and to conserve land (Hifadhi Ardhi Dodoma, HADO; Hifadhi Ardhi Shinyanga, HASHI ; and Hifadhi Mazingira Iringa, HIMA). The projects and programs aimed to conserve land, water sources and restore degraded areas. Also, they were encouraging the planting of trees for fruit, firewood, wood, and other needs collection. In 2006, Tanzania implemented a strategy to reduce the damage of the environment and water sources (Urgent Action on Land Degradation and Water Catchment). This strategy targeted each district to plant 1,500,000 saplings per year and each household was required to plant at least 10 trees per year. During the celebrations of the International Day of Forests and National Tree Planting Day in Same district, Kilimanjaro region on March 21, 2024, The Vice President of the United Republic of Tanzania Hon. Dr. Philip Isdor Mpango officially launched the National Guideline for Trees Planting and Conservation (Mwongozo wa Kitaifa wa Upandaji na Utunzaji wa Miti). This guideline has been prepared with the aim of explaining the best ways to plant and care for trees in various environments such as; recreational areas live, plantation, urban agriculture, road reserves, water source reserves, housing, and social service areas to combat the effects of climate change, conserve water sources, prevent soil erosion, improve living organisms habitats and ensure the availability of forest products. I invite you to read this guideline and share this information to stakeholders around the world to continue to conserving the environment and achieve sustainable development. WWF, The Nature Conservancy, Carbon Tanzania

Treeplanting is not reforesting. Reforesting restores. Tree planting without proper analysis of the ecosystem and selection of the right trees can make matters worse. #climateaction #reforestation #solutions

https://lnkd.in/gPTbtXsZ Most Canadians already understand that Canada’s forest industry is world-class. Compared to most other nations with the largest forest industries, we go above and beyond the standard call to reduce the environmental impacts associated with harvesting trees. Home to about a third of the boreal forest found globally, Canada currently has several sustainable initiatives in place to make sure our forested lands regenerate accordingly. Through continued research and development, these initiatives are ever-evolving to further advance Canada’s global leadership in sustainable forest management practices. Here are several facts showing just how Canada’s forest sector is world-class, which should be excellent examples for other nations looking to up their game on sustainable forestry practices in the pursuit of a healthier global environment. 12 Facts on Sustainable Forestry Practices in Canada   #1 – Canada has one of the lowest deforestation rates in the world, with just 0.01% of total deforestation in 2018 – much lower than that seen in the Amazon. #2 – Canada’s boreal wetland habitats are well protected. In Ontario and Quebec, for example, at least 50% of the wetland-rich northern boreal regions are protected by the provincial government. #3 – Canada’s forestry sector is investing heavily into reforestation efforts, planting roughly 600 million new trees annually. #4 – Canada’s forestry sector has reduced its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions substantially; From 2007 to 2017, the industry dropped energy use by 24% and total fossil GHG emissions by 40%. #5 – Canadian law requires any disturbed forests by industry must be 100% reclaimed. #6 – Canada’s forestry sector has committed to help remove 30 megatonnes of #CO2 per year by 2030, a substantial amount that will contribute to improving our country’s emissions profile considerably. #7 – More than 440 million seedlings were planted across Canada in 2018. #8 – As of 2016, around 200 million of Canada’s 348 million hectares of forests had a long-term forest management plan. #9 – Today, roughly half of Canada’s forests are certified to third-party standards of sustainable forest management. #10 – Canada’s #boreal forest is largely undisturbed, with 80% of it being relatively untouched and free of industrial disturbance. #11 – Since 1990, less than 0.5% of Canada’s forested lands have been converted to a non-forest land use. #12 – #Canada will be the first nation in the world to launch a satellite that will specifically monitor wildfires – nothing else.   Forest Products – October 2024 - https://lnkd.in/guYfV9zJ Government of Canada  

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💰The $67m Sham: New WA Fund Adds Salt to Forest Wounds! 🗣️ Opinion: In a controversial move, the Western Australian government's decision to end commercial forest harvesting is proving costly, with $67 million now allocated to manage the state's forests, highlighting the financial implications of transitioning from a sustainable timber industry. 🔎 Here’s what you need to know: 1️⃣ Industry Closure: As of January 2024, Western Australia has ceased native forest harvesting, preserving an additional 400,000 hectares of forests. This shift aims to protect these lands for future generations but comes at a significant economic cost. 2️⃣ Financial Impact: The transition from native forest harvesting includes a hefty $350 million investment to expand pine plantations and a $80 million Native Forest Transition Plan to support affected workers and communities. Despite these investments, the industry's value is projected to shrink dramatically, leading to substantial economic losses for the state. 3️⃣ Costly Adjustments: The government faces additional costs of $405 million to cover various aspects of the transition, including ecological thinning, forest management, compensation to businesses, and supporting the financially struggling Forest Products Commission. 📸 The closure of commercial forest harvesting marks a significant shift in WA's environmental and economic landscape. [Photo Credit: WA State Government] 🔗 For a deeper analysis of the economic and environmental trade-offs of this policy change in Western Australia, read more here: https://lnkd.in/gmH-a8Yg 💬 #questionforgroup: How should governments balance environmental conservation with economic impacts when making policy changes in industries like forestry? Share your perspectives below! #forestry #wa #sustainability #policy #wapolicy #wagov #wadecides #auspol #ausdecides #economics #forests #jarrah #karri #wandoo #timber #government #timber #furniture #woodcentral #woodcentralau1