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Native habitats are increasingly unable to store carbon because introduced pests are chewing through forests, shrublands, and tussocklands, new research says. For the first time, Forest and Bird research has linked the habits of browsing pests to carbon emissions. Its report, Protecting our Natural Ecosystems' Carbon, released today, warns pests have a devastating effect on the environment and its ability to store carbon.

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