Sentences with phrase «softwood plantations»

For instance, they calculated that whilst most wood used in houses was historically sourced from Australian native forest or imported timber, these days 80 % is derived from domestic softwood plantations.

Historically, most wood used in houses was sourced from Australian native forest or imported timber, but 80 per cent now comes from domestic softwood plantations.

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In 2012, natural forests accounted for 97 % of the area of hardwood and mixed hardwood - softwood forest types in the U.S. and only 3 % were plantations.

Australian scientists researching environmental restoration projects have found that the reforestation of damaged rainforests is more efficient at capturing carbon than controversial softwood monoculture plantations.