08-11-2022, 04:14 PM
(08-11-2022, 03:23 PM)jilledge Wrote:Perhaps it would be helpful if you provided links to your alternative ETS information. If your gripe is with the inclusion of agriculture into the taxing of GH emissions that's a whole different argument than the topic of this thread.(08-11-2022, 01:41 PM)harm_less Wrote: Native NZ tree species aren't "excluded" as this confirms: https://www.carboncrop.nz/post/which-tre...on-credits The preference for Pinus Radiata will have to do with their faster rate of growth which will sequester more carbon quicker than most native species and the better marketability (and earlier harvest maturity) of pines. As usual the issue is explained by 'following the money', as it's about the quickest buck.
We are talking about different things, I am talking about the farming emissions and the carbon sequestration equation that the Govt. have put in place