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News Release from: Forestry Commission | Subject: Scotlands forests uproot climate change
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Scotlands forests uproot climate change
Scotland's forests and woodlands will play a greater part than ever before in tackling climate change according to Forestry Minister Rhona Brankin.
Scotland's forests and woodlands will play a greater part than ever before in tackling climate change according to Forestry Minister Rhona Brankin Ms Brankin told the Parliament that, for the first time, she will set ambitious emission saving targets for the forestry sector to help reduce global warming
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 23 Jun 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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The Minister also announced a commitment to develop Scotland's first Biomass Action Plan which will see more wood and crops generating energy, reducing the amount of more polluting fossil fuels we need to burn.
"Climate change is the biggest environmental threat we face today.
Our forests can make a significant contribution to reducing Scoland's greenhouse gas emissions and help us meet our global responsibilities.
At a local level, forests can help us adapt to the impacts of climate change and protect communities.
"Our commitment to tap into Scotland's huge wood fuel resource and develop a vibrant market for energy crops will help local communities across the country meet their daily energy needs while reducing their environmental footprint and will provide green jobs in those communities.".
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