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Simon Wilson: A very good day for Waitakere Ranges
COMMENT: Council has made a brave decision on kauri dieback. Now it has to make it work.
Kiwis' Trump Forest growing 'faster than he's built his wall'
US president hasn't thanked three NZ men for the million-tree forest grown in his name.
Scant details on 'Ministry of Forestry'
Jones said he faced "rehabilitating the status of the New Zealand forestry sector".
DOC's latest move in battle against kauri dieback
Forest and Bird questions whether new stations will do much to stop spread of the disease.
Climbing kauri in the name of science
Ancient kauri trees are helping us understand how forests might fare in future droughts.
Emissions ruling angers forest owners
Rules for ETS eligibility have changed drastically, owners say
Whanganui forest owners frustrated with MPI
Two Whanganui forest ventures are at odds with Ministry for Primary Industries criteria.
Native trees not ideal for Govt's planting target
Government's billion trees project should include exotic species, including pines.
Report: NZ could have a greener, bio-fuelled future
NZ could slash its greenhouse gas emissions by kick-starting a major biofuels industry.
Thousands snubbing Waitakere Ranges rahui
Forest and Bird say Auckland Council's part closure of Waitakeres is confusing people.
Local Focus: Native treetops are like Avatar without the CGI
A chance to witness our incredible native tree canopies. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
The importance of the parapara tree
Forest & Bird’s Northland Conservation Advocate Dean Baigent-Mercer talks about the parapara tree.
CO2 enigma: How much are our forests sucking up?
Lush Fiordland could clear up disagreement over how much CO2 our forests are absorbing.
Editorial: Unwelcome pests need firm response
EDITORIAL: Valuable primary sector requires protection, at border and inside farm gate.
Gary Taylor: Make natives major part of billion-tree plan
COMMENT: Government should develop a new, properly funded incentives programme.
Kauri-killer may have been here for centuries
An unstoppable kauri-killing disease may have been lurking here for centuries.
Amazing photos: Orangutan grabs camera, takes selfies
What happens when a wild orangutan grabs a GoPro camera? You'll be surprised!
NZ 'may have lost battle' against myrtle rust
It may be impossible to defeat a pathogen threatening several cherished native species.
Council mulls Waitakeres closure over kauri crisis
Council to consider closing the Waitakere Ranges to visitors over kauri-killing disease.
Neighbours' bid to save a national icon
Stella Schmid and Brad Windust want to rid the forest of pests to save the kiwi.
10 big questions Kiwi scientists will tackle this year
We look at 10 of the most exciting new science projects just awarded Marsden Fund grants.
Project explores bond to fund native forest
Researchers building a business case for a bond used to fund permanent native forestry.
Major NZ climate report: The five defining figures
A sweeping Government stocktake out today warns of shifting temperatures and rising seas.
DNA feat could boost star forestry species
A world-first DNA feat by NZ scientists could boost the way we grow the radiata pine.
The story behind the secret taping of a National MP
In 2015 Alex Wright was told to "hold your breath" by a National MP. She did not.
Proposal to unseat kiwi as national symbol
Suggestions the kiwi should make way for "more elegant" seabird is pecked to pieces.
Policy series: Tackling climate change
What do political parties propose to do about combating climate change?
Study builds case for lucrative native forest future
An East Coast study could make a lucrative, climate-friendly case for more native forest.
NZ export log prices weaken as higher kiwi dollar bites
NZ log prices declined in month as a gain in the dollar made the products less competitive
French Connection: Boosting our greenery
The final part of the Herald's French Connection series looks at unlocking green spaces.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Sculptor's prized work restored by son
'Walk in the Redwoods' sculpture is getting some TLC. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Thanks to the Rotorua Redwoods volunteers
It's a lot of fun as well. Made with funding from NZ On Air.