New Zealand sheep farmers are fighting to stop the loss of pasture to fast-spreading pine plantations, which earn government subsidies to soak up carbon emissions. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/environment/2025/07/28/sustainability/new-zealand-pine-forests-sheep/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #environment #sustainability #newzealand #forests #sheep #climatechange #emissions #carbon #environment