Land systems
The land sector is characterised by a vast array of different production systems and ecosystems that together contribute around 27 per cent of Australia's greenhouse gas emissions.
Agricultural activities such as livestock production, cropping and grazing, and forestry operations such as harvesting and fire management produce emissions, while forests also provide an important greenhouse sink.
A comprehensive national approach to reduce greenhouse gas emissions needs to take the land sector into account.
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Tax deductions for carbon sink forests
From 1 July 2007 growers can claim a tax deduction for the expense of establishing trees in a carbon sink forest.
