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Originally Posted by Mike Bell
Ah, so that’s why they’re all trying to out-do each other over tree planting!  |
You can always get impressive numbers in the press when talking about tree planting. Slip in another nought or two and no one will notice.
Most of the public will have no clue about the cost or practicality of the proposal.
Few talk about bushes and grass.
Nor the havoc wreaked by Network Rail in the past year or two on the flora and fauna alongside to many rail lines for some reason.
What they should consider is something fast growing.
Eucalyptus for example.
A perfect tree for fast growing carbon sequestration AND you can harvest the oil. Lovely smell some think.
Very popular in Australia and beloved of koalas.