Deforesting and the ETS

Deforestation has a specific meaning in the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS). Find out what to do when you deforest pre-1990 forest land, how to avoid paying units to the government, and how to plant forest to offset deforestation.

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How the ETS defines deforestation

Find out the specific meaning of deforestation in the ETS

Deforesting pre-1990 forest land

Steps for meeting your obligations for deforesting pre-1990 forest land

Deforesting pre-1990 forest land without having to pay units

Find out how to apply for an exemption for pre-1990 forest land

Planting forest to offset pre-1990 deforestation

Find out how to apply to offset deforesting pre-1990 forest land with another forest