NSW forests could become net carbon emitters in coming decades, report finds

The Natural Resources Commission has warned ‘business-as-usual management’ of NSW forests would see them become net carbon emitters. Photograph: Greenpeace/Getty Images

Forests in New South Wales could become net carbon emitters in coming decades, undermining state government efforts to reach net zero emissions, according to a report by one of its own agencies.

The Natural Resources Commission has warned the Perrottet government the benefits the state’s forests provide are degrading and will continue to degrade without “major intervention”.