Māori forest owners hopeful exotic trees will be kept in ETS
Govt wanted to discourage new permanent exotic forests by excluding them from the ETS.
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Foresters mull appeal against Wairoa rates decision
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Protest movement: Stop converting farms to forestry
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Māori leaders warn of legal action over ETS forestry changes
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Mayor 'delighted' at court win over foresters
Council in disadvantaged district fends off High Court action from forestry companies
More farms for forestry: Six farms sold to foreign buyers for forestry conversion
OIO approves the sale of another six farms for conversion to forestry.
Far North iwi push back against proposed changes to ETS
Minister Nash says he will listen to all feedback from Far North iwi regarding the ETS.
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Forestry sector hopes fumigation alternative unlocks Indian market
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1500 new meat, forestry, dairy workers could jet in
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Exotic forests to be excluded from Emissions Trading Scheme
The Government seeks public input on proposed changes to better manage carbon farming.
OIO approves Austrian aristocrat's farm purchase for forestry conversion
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Wisp Hill Station: New owner plans to plant half of land in trees for timber
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Gisborne farm leader rallies against carbon sink fears
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International log prices improve but fuel costs starting to bite
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New rules proposed for carbon farming of exotic forests in future
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