Streaming Video - Watch FT's Recent Discussion on Carbon

THE role of managed forests in making a positive contribution to addressing the challenges associated with carbon emissions has been highlighted at special presentation at Forestry Tasmania’s Hobart office.

Speakers were Dr Michael Raupach, from the Centre for Australian Weather and Climate Research and the Global Carbon Project, and FT’s Executive General Manager Dr Hans Drielsma.

Dr Raupach provided a global perspective on the carbon cycle and how it has been affected by human activity, and Dr Drielsma emphasised the fact that contrary to trends elsewhere, forest practices in Tasmania create a net sink of carbon.

Dr Raupach presented data which confirmed that carbon emissions and atmospheric carbon levels are increasing, temperatures are rising, and in Australia the average annual rainfall has been decreasing.

He said the biggest single challenge was that fossil fuel consumption and corresponding emissions are increasing.

To watch the talk, simply press play below, or to order a copy of this talk on DVD, please email research@forestrytas.com.au