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Folder Environmental reports

Our Environmental Reports section offers in-depth insights into the ecological impact, sustainability practices, and environmental performance of the forestry sector. These reports are designed to promote transparency, guide responsible forest management, and support evidence-based policy and practice

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pdf Predators in Plantation Forests

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Report prepared by University of Canterbury, School of Forestry on the predator profile in plantation forests.

pdf Tasman Bay storm event, July 2025 - Interpine woody debris assessment

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In June and July 2025, the Nelson-Tasman Region experienced two significant weather events that brought heavy rain and strong winds. These storms caused widespread river and surface flooding, forest windthrow and debris from various land uses along the Tasman Bay coastline.

To provide an independent, evidence-based understanding of the situation, the Forest Growers Levy Trust (FGLT) and Te Uru Rākau – New Zealand Forest Service (TUR) commissioned a detailed survey and report. The goal was to assess the type, origin, and volume of large woody debris (LWD) that accumulated along the coastlin

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