27 September 2012
In an open letter to the Prime Minister, major players in the forest industry have implored the prime minister John Key to align the Emissions Trading Scheme with those of our trading partners. In particular, they are seeking a 50 per cent cap on the use of any international carbon units, a move they describe as international best practice.
Forestry News
Chainsaw massacre sequel looms
27 September 2012
Forestry association says collapse in carbon prices has resulted in a lack of confidence in new planting
Carbon forestry sector threatened
21 September 2012
The National Government’s decision to not restrict cheap international carbon credits to secure the vote of ACT leader John Banks has enormous implications for the forestry sector, Labour’s Climate Change spokesperson Moana Mackey says.
FAO Professional Vacancy Announcement: Forest Resources Officer
17 September 2012
Job vacancy - Deadline For Application: 24 September 2012 Bangkok, Thailand
PCE and Greens slam ETS Bill
12 September 2012
Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment Dr Jan Wright says planned changes to the Emissions Trading Scheme will be a costly and environmentally damaging mistake. Greens climate change spokesperson Dr Kennedy Graham says the government has given up any pretence of trying to address climate change.
Govt decides to go easy on emitters
1 September 2012
Foresters feel the watering down of the Emissions Trading Scheme has reached "overkill" level and will result in the partial deforestation of the country.Regional council stand 'short-sighted'
5 September 2012
A decision by the Otago Regional Council not to take part in the restorative justice process has been called "mean-spirited" and "short-sighted" by lawyers for the two companies it was prosecuting.
Building the Case: Put a Little Heart in It
7 September 2012
Homeowners and the economy will benefit if New Zealanders reconnect with our forests and use timber for the construction of new homes.
Dunedin pushes for wood houses
10 September 2012
Homeowners and the economy will benefit if New Zealanders reconnect with our forests and use timber for the construction of new homes.