The CountryMāori leaders warn of legal action over ETS forestry changesLandowners mulling legal action to stop proposed changes to the emissions trading scheme.11 May 04:40 AM
The CountryMayor 'delighted' at court win over forestersCouncil in disadvantaged district fends off High Court action from forestry companies05 May 03:50 AM
The CountryMore farms for forestry: Six farms sold to foreign buyers for forestry conversionOIO approves the sale of another six farms for conversion to forestry.02 May 08:00 PM
The CountryFar North iwi push back against proposed changes to ETSMinister Nash says he will listen to all feedback from Far North iwi regarding the ETS.27 Apr 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWant a job? Forestry desperate for tree planters and timber mills need workersFinding people who were drug-free and would show up was hard.24 Apr 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'Too soon to say' how fumigant alternative could impact PortUse of a gas with 'reduced risks to human health' has been approved for use.14 Apr 10:31 PM
The CountryForestry sector hopes fumigation alternative unlocks Indian marketEnvironmental Protection Authority has approved a new fumigation product for export logs.12 Apr 04:30 AM
The Country1500 new meat, forestry, dairy workers could jet inWith meat industry hit and calving season approaching, hundreds more workers fast-tracked.11 Apr 05:00 PM
The CountryExotic forests to be excluded from Emissions Trading SchemeThe Government seeks public input on proposed changes to better manage carbon farming.05 Apr 07:20 PM
The CountryOIO approves Austrian aristocrat's farm purchase for forestry conversionThe aristocrat has been given approval to buy another farm in NZ to plant pine trees on.01 Apr 03:16 AM
The CountryWisp Hill Station: New owner plans to plant half of land in trees for timberBuyers say purchase of Wisp Hill farm is for a production forest - not carbon farming.31 Mar 04:02 PM
The CountryHow Jules Webley is helping farmers understand carbon farmingJules Webley is researching the ETS and carbon forestry in NZ.28 Mar 10:15 PM
The CountryPowerful potential and natural treasure: Forests celebratedMarch 21 is International Day of Forests, originated by United Nations General Assembly.18 Mar 08:03 AM
The CountryGisborne farm leader rallies against carbon sink fears"If the farm goes, so does the school" - Toby Williams, Federated Farmers.18 Mar 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryInternational log prices improve but fuel costs starting to biteNorthland forestry contractor still to rehire laid-off workers as work dries up12 Mar 11:56 PM
The CountryFrom the mayor's desk: Forestry's impact on land useIn the first of a two-part series, Stratford mayor Neil Volzke talks about forestry.08 Mar 05:00 AM
The CountryNew rules proposed for carbon farming of exotic forests in futurePermanent exotic forest plantings may no longer be eligible for carbon credits under ETS.03 Mar 12:15 AM
The Country'It's a good start': Govt takes new look at forestry and emissions tradingSubmissions open on March 14 and close on April 22.02 Mar 09:11 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryForestry companies fund short-term fix for washed-out roadForestry companies fund short-term fix for Kauarapaoa Rd in Whanganui.27 Feb 04:00 PM
The Country'Why are we waiting?': East Coast farmer wants forestry changes nowEast Coast farmer pleased with Govt's change to forestry rules but worried about delays.25 Feb 02:00 AM
The Country'More must be done': Farming groups react to forestry rules change"We're glad the Government is listening and taking action. But more must be done."24 Feb 03:30 AM
The CountryForestry rule changes for overseas investors planning to convert farmlandChanges to ensure forestry conversions by overseas investors are of better benefit to NZ.24 Feb 12:35 AM
The CountryDiscussion paper outlines tougher controls on carbon farmingPaper wants carbon farming controls to address loss of productive sheep and beef land.16 Feb 03:30 AM
The CountryRules helping foreign investors turn NZ farmland into forestry reviewedFarming groups have raised concerns too much productive farmland is being lost.03 Feb 08:00 PM
The Country'Hell of a lot of sense': Graeme Williams backs Stuart Nash on carbon farmingEast Coast farmer "couldn't agree more" with Forestry Minister's take on carbon farming.03 Feb 12:30 AM
The CountryStuart Nash: Changes under way in farm forestryOpinion: Forestry Minister doesn't want to see highly productive farmland go to forestry.01 Feb 12:30 AM
The CountryRates increase for forestry owners proposedThe roading targeted rate could cover the cost of repairing roads damaged by forestry work31 Jan 06:00 AM
The CountryForestry worker crushed to death in North CanterburyWorkSafe notified after worker in his 20s was unable to be saved.31 Jan 03:11 AM
The Country'A lot of issues': Damien O'Connor on carbon farmingGovt committed to tweaking legislation as pine trees "not appropriate" permanent forests.26 Jan 12:30 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFalling international log prices hurting Northland forestry contractorsA glut in log supply to China means an uncertain future for Northland forestry crew.18 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountryCommodity price index shows lag in forestry, horticulture returnsStronger dairy, meat, aluminium prices not enough to offset lower forestry & hort returns.17 Jan 09:15 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryPlanting workshop prompts concerns in TararuaFarmers already in an afforestation programme.21 Dec 10:48 PM
The CountryPete Fitz-Herbert: My thoughts on carbon farmingOpinion: Manawatū farmer Pete Fitz-Herbert is worried about carbon farming.20 Dec 08:30 PM
The CountryChristopher Luxon on Three Waters and carbon farmingLuxon's adjournment debate joke about Three Waters came from a place of concern.16 Dec 12:45 AM
