Native trees not ideal for Govt's planting target
Government's billion trees project should include exotic species, including pines.
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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.
Cold weather too much for myrtle rust?
Colder temperatures may mean myrtle rust might not survive long if it reaches Wellington.
Climate change threatens quirky NZ spider
Climate change is bad news for New Zealand's quirky, rain-hating trapdoor spider.
Trump exits Paris: What it means for NZ
Will Donald Trump's withdrawal from the Paris Agreement be felt here?
NZ's native birds 'in trouble'
A third of NZ's native birds could soon go the way of the moa, a damning report reveals.
Freshwater reforms' impact 'minimal'
Studies find major tree-planting efforts needed as well to curb greenhouse gases.
NZ's lure as the 'loneliest, loveliest land'
NZ's safety and natural beauty mean overseas tourists are flocking to our parks.
NZ pine pollen could be altering ocean ecosystems
Pesky pine pollen from New Zealand forests could be altering far-away ocean ecosystems.
NZ log volumes hurt by stormy weather
New Zealand log supply will likely be curbed by recent stormy weather.