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It's amusing that the essay starts off by talking about sheep in New Zealand. Soon, they may be historical, as it's currently more profitable to plant trees on
by tuatoru 5y ago
It's amusing that the essay starts off by talking about sheep in New Zealand. Soon, they may be historical, as it's currently more profitable to plant trees on rolling and steep pastoral land than to raise sheep--for the carbon credits.[1]. Many people in rural areas are upset about it, as forests employ very few people. There are billboards and low-key protests.
1. https://keithwoodford.wordpress.com/2021/09/08/carbon-farming-will-determine-the-future-of-sheep-beef-and-production-forestry/ https://keithwoodford.wordpress.com/2021/09/08/carbon-farmin...