By Peter Fowler At first glance, I was delighted to see the Government set a goal to plant a billion trees by 2028. But as this policy unfolds in my backyard, I fear it is fundamentally flawed and will only contribute to the further decline of rural communities. I have plenty of experience with forestry. […]
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