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Amy’s Forest: How tribute to farmer's sister is also enriching the land

'In Amy’s memory, it will be enjoyed by generations to come.'

Logging company fined $112k for breaching environmental standards

The company was fined $112,500 for breaching environmental standards.

Forestry leader says Tasman hit by growing trees – not slash

Locals across Tasman say the flood damage has been worsened by forestry slash.

Farm-to-forest conversions continue - report

Close to 40,000ha of farms sold for forestry since September last year.

Far North residents fear logging slash threatens roads amid bad weather

A Far North couple have fears logging slash will threaten roads as winter nears.

'Real conversations': Fieldays spotlight on forestry's future role

“Our forests generate important economic income for the regions."

Itsy bitsy ... New jumping spider species with 'puny' genitalia discovered

It lives under rimu bark, a behaviour not seen in other jumping spiders.

Two more Hawke’s Bay farms sold to overseas buyers for forestry

Three CHB farms have sold in quick succession to overseas buyers for forestry conversion.

'Recruitment issue': Council struggles to fill $129k forest job

It turns out that hiring a dedicated manager for Nelson’s forests is not so clear-cut.