25 Jan 2008
There is a big potential to improve the efficiency and productivity of public highways says NZFOA chief executive David Rhodes.
FOA media releases 2008
Forest owners welcome Nats Blue-Green commitment
28 Jan 2008
Forest owners have welcomed the National Party’s commitment to refine the proposals outlined in its Blue-Green Vision document into policies for the 2008 general election.
Positive not punitive will result in more trees
31 Jan 2008
If New Zealand wants more forests to be planted it must allow those who plants trees to benefit from the environmental services they provide to society.
Dodgy Kyoto deal creates forest mess
12 May 2008
Parliament’s finance and expenditure select committee has been told that the emission trading scheme has created a mess in the forest industry and investor confidence has been hit hard.
Changes to Kyoto scheme “last straw” for forest owners
7 May 2008
Recent changes to the government’s emission trading scheme mean forestry will be the only sector in the NZ economy meeting its Kyoto obligations until 2011.
Key needs to come clean on trees
19 May 2008
Forest owners say National Party leader John Key needs to clarify what will happen to forestry if the legislation on a proposed emission trading scheme gets delayed until 2009.
Forest owners commit to water quality
10 Jun 2008
The NZ Forest Owners Association supports the draft of the primary sector water plan of action released yesterday. The document reconfirms the commitment of New Zealand primary sector groups to the sustainable management of the nation’s valuable freshwater resources.
Fewer trees unless govt changes policies
12 Jun 2008
Major flaws in New Zealand’s land-use policies will become more obvious as the world food crisis grows, says the NZ Forest Owners Association.
Anderton claim of policy warning incorrect
12 Jun 2008
Claims by forestry minister Jim Anderton on Radio New Zealand’s Morning Report yesterday that land owners were warned five years ago of potential deforestation liabilities are not correct, the New Zealand Forest Owners Association said today.