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India Closes Its Forests to Mining
This week the Financial Times reported that due to the environmental concerns surrounding forestry areas the Indian government is set to prevent mining firms from tapping 35% of the country’s coal reserves. The report said that the decision to ensure … Continue reading
Tax incentives and rebates for Canadian forestry sector
The leader of Canada’s Liberal party has announced new green tax incentives and rebates that will affect the forestry sector. $400 million will be allocated over four years for Emissions Reduction Credits. The credits will be delivered as refundable tax … Continue reading
Finland signals forest tax relief
The Finnish government has announced its intention to offer tax relief for sales of protected forest areas. The proposal follows swiftly on from the government’s recent decision to cut taxes on the sale of domestic logs by 50%. Under the … Continue reading
Florida’s forests are the key to C02 reductions
Florida’s Governor and elected officials have declared their commitment to reducing the state’s greenhouse gas footprint by a substantial amount, while increasing the amount of energy produced from renewable resources. Florida’s forests, which provide the backbone for the region’s rural … Continue reading
