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Submission to the Consultation Paper on Native Forest Wood Waste in the Renewable Energy Target

Because of the serious environmental consequences of burning native forest biomass for electricity generation, no case can be made for its continuation.
Importantly, the burning of native forest biomass adds to carbon emissions, is polluting, is of low energy efficiency and is not renewable. A strong and valid RET is imperative to achieving emissions reduction. Therefore, the eligibility of native forest biomass should be removed from the RET.

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