Some facts to ponder:
- Each Australian uses an average of 1 m3 of wood products per year
- 1 Ha of forest can produce 1 m3 per year
- Each Australian produces an average 20 tonnes CO2e per year
- 2 Ha of growing forest can sequester between 4 to 24 tonnes of carbon per year depending upon the species and the site
- Approximate population of Scenic Rim Shire – 40000
- Area of Scenic Rim Shire 424328 Ha
- Minimum forested area required just to maintain existing wood product and carbon sequestration for shire residents – 80000 Ha (18%)
How much forest cover do you have?