22 Sept 2010
A comprehensive report by the Land and Water Forum on the management of freshwater in New Zealand has been welcomed today by Environment Minister Nick Smith and Agriculture Minister David Carter.
Forestry News
China 'not ready' for carbon trading – top official
30 Sept 2010
China will establish a national emissions trading system at some time in the future, the country's top climate negotiator said this week, but opportunities remain limited for now.Biodiesel reaches forecourt
6 October 2010
The decision by Gull Petroleum to stock biodiesel at three of its service stations has been welcomed by the Bioenergy Association.
Scion reports post-tax loss for 2010
7 October 2010
Crown Research Institute Scion has announced a before-tax profit of $3.240 million for the year ending 30 June 2010. After allowance is made for changes in tax rules relating to building depreciation, this converts to a net loss of $0.978 million.
Consultation begins on forest carbon measurement approach
15 October 2010
MAF has opened consultation on a proposed new approach for owners of post-1989 forest to more accurately assess the carbon absorbed by their trees.
Forest privatisation comes to the UK
1 November 2010
The UK Government is planning to sell off swathes of publicly-owned forests to help pay down the massive financial deficit that is crippling Britain.
Illegal logging rampant in country (Vietnam): ministry
1 Nov 2010
ERMA toughens MB rules
3 November 2010
The Environmental Risk Management Authority has imposed strict controls on methyl bromide fumigations, including the requirement for recapture of the gas within 10 years.
Have your say on draft FSC NZ standard
4 November 2010
New Zealand is hoping to have an international standard for the management of its plantation forests approved sometime next year.