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Innovative Forestry Plan Could See Fossil Fuels On The Chopping Block

It's not just about planting trees anywhere; Jones suggests using less productive farmland to avoid taking over prime agricultural spots.

New Zealand's energy game could see a major shift with Scion Scientist Alan Jones' new guide to short rotation forestry.

Jones, a forest buff, shares the details of his latest research, explaining how using fast-growing trees like Pinus radiata and certain eucalyptus types can help cut the country's fossil fuel use.

Listen to the full chat between Alan Jones and Dominic George above.

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