Victoria Plans Restoration of 200,000 Hectares of Private Land for Biodiversity
CARBON CAPTURE
The Victorian government plans to restore 200,000 hectares of private land through its BushBank initiative, which includes planting millions of trees and shrubs to enhance biodiversity and capture carbon. With AU$30 million allocated for environmental groups, the project aims to store over 4.5 million tonnes of carbon and create regional jobs, although it has faced criticism from environmental organizations regarding the long-term viability of carbon capture and storage.

Jan 22, 2026, 7:25 PM