The environment, farmers, and the regions are set to benefit from the potential for new forestry trees.

It will be easier for property holders to participate in the carbon market through the changes the emissions reduction fund

Landholders in Western Victoria, Gippsland, and Southern Tasmania are expected to benefit most.

Rural editor Eddie Summerfield spoke with Australian Forest Products Association Chief Executive Ross Hampton

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