Protecting Tasmania's valuable native forests
Tasmania is internationally recognised for its precious native forest, endemic species, significant biological diversity and spectacular wild places. However, significant tracts of native forest are still being logged or are scheduled for logging to make way for pasture and other agricultural use.
prevented on average per year
protected, preventing further degradation and encouraging the return of endangered and vulnerable species.
These pioneering projects minimise greenhouse gas emissions by preventing the release of carbon stored in the trees, which would otherwise occur through the logging, processing and use of the timber. The carbon credits provide a means for landholders to pursue a new business model, generating revenue from protecting trees rather than clearing them.
In addition, the projects help to protect and restore Tasmania's valuable native forests, which provide a habitat for a number of endangered species including the wedge-tailed eagle, spotted quoll and the iconic Tasmanian devil.
