Lead scientist questions integrity of NSW forest credit method

Published 06:40 on July 8, 2026 / Last updated at 06:40 on July 8, 2026 / / Asia Pacific (Compliance Markets & Taxes, Pacific), Nature-based Carbon (Forestry)

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Former CSIRO Chief Scientist John Raison has told Climate Minister Chris Bowen that Australia’s new native forest carbon credit method risks undermining the credibility of the ACCU scheme.
Former CSIRO Chief Scientist John Raison has told Climate Minister Chris Bowen that Australia’s new native forest carbon credit method risks undermining the credibility of the ACCU scheme.


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