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all things considered

All things considered, the Cape’s woodlands are in better shape now than ever before.
All things considered, The woodlands in the Cape are in better shape now than ever before.

as a matter of fact

As a matter of fact, there are more trees in Johannesburg now than there were in 1898.
As a matter of fact, There are more woodlands in Johannesburg now than there were in 1898.

at the present time

This is because there are fewer farmers at the present time.

This is because there are fewer farmers now.

because of the fact that

Trees have grown in area because of the fact that farmers have abandoned their fields.
Trees have grown in area because farmers have abandoned their fields.

by means of

Major forest areas are coming back by means of natural processes.

Major forest areas are coming back through natural processes. (or naturally)

due to the fact that

Due to the fact that their habitats are being restored, forest creatures are also re-establishing their population bases.
Due to the fact that Because their habitats are being restored, forest creatures are also re-establishing their population bases.

exists

The fear that exists among many people that we are losing our woodlands is uncalled for.
The fear that exists among many people that we are losing our woodlands is uncalled for.

for all intents and purposes

The era in which we must aggressively defend our woodlands has, for all intents and purposes, passed.
The era in which we must aggressively defend our woodlands has, for all intents and purposes, passed.

for the most part

For the most part, people's suspicions are based on a misunderstanding of the facts.
For the most part, People's suspicions are based on a misunderstanding of the facts.