Forestry Minister Todd McClay says forestry rule changes by councils must be 'evidence based'
Forestry Minister Todd McClay wants council changes to be 'evidence-based'.
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Marty Verry: More forestry mills will close
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Farmers v foresters amid allegations of stock shooting, poor pest management
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Forestry groups welcome ETS reset
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Marcus Musson: Supply and demand causing issues for log exports
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Council roading team fighting forestry crunch
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Court ruling against forest company welcomed
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