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Tree planting not the only way to reduce emissions in Wales, says union

Speaking at the Plaid Cymru conference, the FUW president said if all current Welsh emissions were to be offset by tree planting, this would require an area around twice the size of Wales to be planted with trees

Rachael Brown
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Tree planting not the only way to reduce emissions in Wales, says union

The ²ÝÁñÉçÇø' Union of Wales (FUW) said there are other alternatives to tree planting, which can help reduce net carbon emissions in Wales. That was their message at the Plaid Cymru conference held in Aberystwyth...

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