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As McDonald strives to implement sweeping changes, he contends with existing socio-economic realities. Glenfeshie’s land, now part of a significant reforestation project, has switched hands multiple times over the decades. Questions arise about the sustainability of large-scale investments when ownership could change directions, impacting the continuity and financial backing of these conservation efforts.
Meanwhile, the government’s support for restoring peatlands serves as a reminder that effective climate action comes from comprehensive strategies that may include long-neglected ecosystems outside of conventional forestry.