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A major rethink in underway about how the price of carbon will be set to discourage emissions. Consultation has started on revisions that will affect farmers in different ways to what was in place, arguably even more intrusively
20th Jun 23, 9:54am
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A major rethink in underway about how the price of carbon will be set to discourage emissions. Consultation has started on revisions that will affect farmers in different ways to what was in place, arguably even more intrusively
Export log prices fall as demand in China is not rising as originally expected. Demand in India is uncertain. Domestic demand remains weak as well
26th May 23, 2:45pm
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Export log prices fall as demand in China is not rising as originally expected. Demand in India is uncertain. Domestic demand remains weak as well
Guy Trafford reviews the ministerial inquiry into forestry slash suggesting it includes recognition of a time when forestry does not hold as much clout over the East Coast
16th May 23, 10:29am
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Guy Trafford reviews the ministerial inquiry into forestry slash suggesting it includes recognition of a time when forestry does not hold as much clout over the East Coast
Emissions Trading Scheme participants are waiting to see the outcome of a review into forestry’s role in the scheme which could impact prices
5th May 23, 3:12pm
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Emissions Trading Scheme participants are waiting to see the outcome of a review into forestry’s role in the scheme which could impact prices
Export log prices fall after expected China construction demand didn't rise as anticipated. Indian demand low. Local markets operating well below capacity
1st May 23, 10:06am
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Export log prices fall after expected China construction demand didn't rise as anticipated. Indian demand low. Local markets operating well below capacity
Climate Change Commission calls for overhaul of emissions trading scheme to prevent excess forestry and incentivize gross emissions reductions
26th Apr 23, 5:39pm
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Climate Change Commission calls for overhaul of emissions trading scheme to prevent excess forestry and incentivize gross emissions reductions
Megan Woods and David Parker will take over Stuart Nash's ministerial roles after the Napier MP's dismissal
29th Mar 23, 10:32am
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Megan Woods and David Parker will take over Stuart Nash's ministerial roles after the Napier MP's dismissal
Guy Trafford delves into the issues raised by Susan Harris on land use, and her assertion that forestry is a good solution for 'marginal land'
28th Mar 23, 11:22am
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Guy Trafford delves into the issues raised by Susan Harris on land use, and her assertion that forestry is a good solution for 'marginal land'
Although there has been a spike in at-wharf prices due to log shortages to fill ordered vessels, demand in both China and India is weak, and domestic demand is weakening fast
28th Mar 23, 9:27am
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Although there has been a spike in at-wharf prices due to log shortages to fill ordered vessels, demand in both China and India is weak, and domestic demand is weakening fast
David Norton says aspects of carbon farming with exotics are "ecologically fraudulent". "And I think we should be rewarding and providing an income for native forests as a permanent long term carbon sequestration tool, both post- and pre-1990"
26th Mar 23, 9:59am
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David Norton says aspects of carbon farming with exotics are "ecologically fraudulent". "And I think we should be rewarding and providing an income for native forests as a permanent long term carbon sequestration tool, both post- and pre-1990"
Guy Trafford says farmers, and especially foresters, need to speed up their transition to a systems approach to their custodianship of the land, taking responsibility for the impacts their decisions have on the wider community
24th Mar 23, 11:34am
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Guy Trafford says farmers, and especially foresters, need to speed up their transition to a systems approach to their custodianship of the land, taking responsibility for the impacts their decisions have on the wider community
Government review of the Emissions Trading Scheme will look for ways to incentivise more reductions and less carbon offsets
23rd Mar 23, 5:44pm
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Government review of the Emissions Trading Scheme will look for ways to incentivise more reductions and less carbon offsets
Susan Harris says owners of marginal hill country are now in the happy position of having multiple industries competing for their land
20th Mar 23, 3:51pm
by Guest
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Susan Harris says owners of marginal hill country are now in the happy position of having multiple industries competing for their land
Susan Harris says there's no such thing as 'lock-up-and-walk-away-forests' in professional carbon forestry
14th Mar 23, 10:44am
by Guest
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Susan Harris says there's no such thing as 'lock-up-and-walk-away-forests' in professional carbon forestry
Adam Forbes takes an holistic look at the role forests can play in rural land use, the particular problems with lock-up-and-walk-away forests, and the need to understand what is required for responsible management of forests
11th Mar 23, 9:45am
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Adam Forbes takes an holistic look at the role forests can play in rural land use, the particular problems with lock-up-and-walk-away forests, and the need to understand what is required for responsible management of forests
Gabrielle is changing minds about plantation forestry. But with the full-country focus now on climate adaption especially for urban areas, Guy Trafford worries that the East Coast issues may slip off the radar
6th Mar 23, 10:11am
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Gabrielle is changing minds about plantation forestry. But with the full-country focus now on climate adaption especially for urban areas, Guy Trafford worries that the East Coast issues may slip off the radar
Export log prices rise as international markets react to 'significantly reduced log supply from New Zealand.' Local demand down sharply as poor weather brings worst decking season
1st Mar 23, 1:33pm
Export log prices rise as international markets react to 'significantly reduced log supply from New Zealand.' Local demand down sharply as poor weather brings worst decking season
Productivity Commission to probe NZ's supply chain resilience at the same time the Ministry of Transport develops national supply chain strategy
28th Feb 23, 11:00am
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Productivity Commission to probe NZ's supply chain resilience at the same time the Ministry of Transport develops national supply chain strategy
We planted pine in response to Cyclone Bola, with devastating consequences. It is now time to invest in natives
24th Feb 23, 10:07am
by Guest
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We planted pine in response to Cyclone Bola, with devastating consequences. It is now time to invest in natives
After Cyclone Gabrielle triggered more destructive forestry ‘slash’ NZ must change how it grows trees on fragile land
17th Feb 23, 12:32pm
by Guest
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After Cyclone Gabrielle triggered more destructive forestry ‘slash’ NZ must change how it grows trees on fragile land
Export log prices dropped marginally in December as the NZD rose. Demand from China is still expected to lift in 2023 while prices are stable. India remains very uncertain. Local mills are taking longer year-end breaks
24th Dec 22, 10:13am
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Export log prices dropped marginally in December as the NZD rose. Demand from China is still expected to lift in 2023 while prices are stable. India remains very uncertain. Local mills are taking longer year-end breaks
Surging demand in the service industries after the re-opening of the borders has seen the economy grow at a much faster pace than expected in the September quarter; the Reserve Bank won't be pleased - 75 point rise to OCR in February appears certain
15th Dec 22, 11:01am
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Surging demand in the service industries after the re-opening of the borders has seen the economy grow at a much faster pace than expected in the September quarter; the Reserve Bank won't be pleased - 75 point rise to OCR in February appears certain
Latest 'consensus' economists' forecasts released by the NZIER show a substantial deterioration in the past three months of how the economists view prospects - particularly in three years' time
12th Dec 22, 1:26pm
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Latest 'consensus' economists' forecasts released by the NZIER show a substantial deterioration in the past three months of how the economists view prospects - particularly in three years' time
Figures to be released in the coming week will show the economy has continued to grow quite strongly. The Reserve Bank's attempts to 'engineer' a recession are still very much in the future yet
12th Dec 22, 9:00am
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Figures to be released in the coming week will show the economy has continued to grow quite strongly. The Reserve Bank's attempts to 'engineer' a recession are still very much in the future yet
An easing back in high domestic demand, and weakening Chinese markets for logs and sawn timber is bringing slightly lower export returns. Indian demand remains lower too
25th Nov 22, 11:52am
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An easing back in high domestic demand, and weakening Chinese markets for logs and sawn timber is bringing slightly lower export returns. Indian demand remains lower too