Farms, Forests and the Future
About this special report
The East Coast is looking like the canary in the coal mine when it comes to climate change and land-use change that has seen high country pastures planted in exotic forests. For rural communities there, climate adaptation isn't a theory or strategy, it's a physical reality. Richard Rennie takes a look around the coast to see how farmers, regulators and communities are getting on.
Post-flood forestry slash tests Tairāwhiti
Communities and landowners are sick of being wiped out by flood events bringing forest slash.
Design shows Aratu Forests’ impact reduction focus
LiDAR technology is used by Aratu Forests to minimise land damage, and ensure extra stability in forest networks.
Local fix sought for Gisborne’s forestry challenges
Te Tairāwhiti has to stand up to Wellington on land use, says mayor.
Forester has plan to sort steep slopes for the next gen
Today’s forest managers caught trying to manage poorly planted legacy forests.
Forestry has its own ‘dirty dairying’ crisis point
Sector ‘cannot just continue to blame the first-generation forests’, says Feds board member.
End of an era: Feds head sells family farm to forestry
The decision to sell came with renewed confidence, almost like a man who has finally been able to come up for air after years.
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