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Ōtaki’s Carbon Forest Dream | Auckland News
In Ōtaki, New Zealand, a bold community-driven project is turning the town into a carbon-neutral haven by planting native forests around its borders. Launched in 2023, the Ōtaki Carbon Forest Project has already secured 32 hectares from 35 landowners—with 17 already planted—using saplings, volunteers, and expert guidance. Part of the long-standing Energise Ōtaki trust, this initiative targets emissions that can’t be eliminated through other means, creating a massive carbon sink over time. Though the impact seems small at first—800 trees over seven years might offset just one round-trip flight…
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