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This BZE Radio episode was broadcast on Monday 4th Sept 2017“The majority of the Emissions Reduction Fund is poured into questionable abatement schemes to discourage land clearing, while mass deforestation cancels out any climate gains.” Mike Seccombe Guests:David Gallan – Director of the film “Understorey”Dr Mehreen Faruqi –  Environment spokesperson for the Greens in NSW ParliamentJessica Panegyres – Wilderness Society – National Nature CampaignerSummary:State laws are failing to prevent massive landclearing. Regional Forest Agreements are giving loggers a victory.What new mindset will  cause  us to value forests for their carbon? The HistorianDavid Gallan recounts the 40 year battle to save the South East Forests of NSW round Bega. His film celebrates the growing awareness of how  many species lived there with rare footage of quolls and lyrebirds. Farmers wanted to preserve the water catchment. Locals realised that forests are “worth more standing”. Sc