Social Benefits Of Planting TreesAll land used to establish CO2 Australia’s plantings has had a long history of being managed as cleared grazing or cropping paddocks. Farmers are very keen to address land conservation issues on their farms and CO2 Australia offers a financially viable way for farmers to do this. Farmers can diversify their on-farm income by allowing CO2 Australia to plant on their land, with no capital outlay required. All costs associated with the planting program are met by CO2 Australia, including surveys, site preparation, planting, seeds and seedlings, weed and pest management, cultivation and monitoring. Many of the regions in which we establish plantings are at high risk of salinisation as a direct result of native vegetation land clearing. Tree plantings improve soil structure, prevent water runoff and mitigate the effects of salinity and erosion. CO2 Australia is committed to the ongoing support of rural communities. Through our planting programs, we have partnered with more than 300 farming families across Australia. Local employment opportunities are created where contract service providers are required throughout the site preparation, planting, monitoring and measurement phases of the program, as well as a direct financial injection into farming enterprises as landholders are paid on a $/ha rate for the land planted under trees. An estimated economic impact of $14.5 million has been felt by rural economies during 2009 as a result of our planting program. Contact CO2 Australia on 03 9928 5111 or via email for a confidential discussion about managing your carbon risk.
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