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Forestry urged to rebuild public trust beyond compliance
1+ week, 6+ day ago (512+ words) than just compliance if the sector is to regain public acceptance, says an environmental consultant. “A...forest, partnering with the community, and providing public access. Instead, public debate has been shaped by issues of forestry slash,...wetlands and predator networks inside…...
Freshwater farm plans narrowed to high-risk activities
3+ week, 3+ day ago (431+ words) Certified and audited freshwater farm plans will be required only on areas of farms where high-risk activity occurs, under changes proposed by the government. In terms of the proposal, plans would be required for activities such as dairy farming, pig…...
Upton slates ‘out of control’, unworkable ETS
2+ week, 4+ day ago (570+ words) The Emissions Trading Scheme is failing to meet its greenhouse gas reduction goals – even as it possibly still encourages more than a million hectares of new afforestation in the next 50 years. A report by the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment,…...
Game Bird Habitat Trust visits Southland farms
3+ week, 2+ day ago (345+ words) Game Bird Habitat Trust, said that “much of the public don’t appreciate how hunters develop a real affinity...
Kaimai-Mamaku breaks new ground with nature credits
1+ week, 5+ day ago (661+ words) verified improvement in ecosystem or environmental health in a defined area. Companies buy the credits to...