NZ's forest ecosystems are the second most threatened in the world and house only 5 per cent of their original habitat, according to an international report.

Firefighters are inspecting the site of a blaze in Canterbury that burnt nearly 60 hectares of trees and pasture.

The courses run by Tree Adventures at Woodhill Forest can prove just as much of a fun challenge for adults as for kids. Kirsten Warner gave it a try.

Groundbreaking new research puts a price tag on our natural resources.

After years in the doldrums, forestry is booming. Could this be the start of a new golden age, or is the next bust already on the way? Nick Smith reports.