New Zealand Forest Owners Association

Forest Policy and Economics (2010), doi:10.1016/j.forpol.2010.01.001

The forest industry has published a brochure that explains why methyl bromide is used to fumigate export logs and lumber and the safeguards that are in place to protect the public. The brochure is published by Stakeholders in Methyl Bromide Reduction (STIMBR) which represents users of methyl bromide, fumigators, ports, and researchers seeking alternative treatments and strategies. It works closely with government departments and supports initiatives aimed at enhancing market access and biosecurity clearances for goods and products while reducing the release of methyl bromide into the atmosphere and seeking the long-term reduction in its use.

Environmental Defence Society v Rodney District Council - the Court's decision - Hearing date 11, 13 and 14 August 2009

A follow up on comments by Associate Professor Euan G. Mason, University of Canterbury School of Forestry, on the impact of the revised Emissions Trading Scheme on demand for carbon credits from new forest planting. This is based on an important clarification of a statement by climate change minister Nick Smith.

Piers Maclaren, Bruce Manley, & Final Year School of Forestry StudentsReport produced for MAF Policy under CC MAF POL2008/10 (110/1) Objective 1

This media backgrounder outlines the Association's response to the Government's proposed Emission Trading Scheme announced in September 2007

The joint forest growers' Kyoto policy brochure released as a part of a campaign to encourage all members of parliament to endorse six policy principles which will help New Zealand meet its Kyoto targets

onsultation on the Future of Sambar Deer Management in Horowhenua, Manawatu, Rangitikei, and Wanganui Gazetted Recreational Hunting Area

During 2004, a detailed summary of submissions was prepared, an overview of which was avilable on the Department of Conservation website. The draft policies were reviewed in detail and then revised, based on the submission received. A final draft was submitted to the Minister of Conservation earlier that year. The Minister approved the General Policy on 23 May 2005. A similar submission and revision process took place for the draft revised General Policy for National Parks. A final revised General Policy was approved by the New Zealand Conservation Authority in April 2005. Both published statements of general policy are now available and can be viewed on the Department of Conservation website

The kit produced from CRL Energy on behalf of the Energy Federation of New Zealand titled "Energy efficient ways to improve the conomic bottom line of your forest harvesting business". Further information can be obtained through the Energy Federation of New Zealand's website: www.energyfed.org.nz/publications.html

The New Zealand Forest Owners Association's comment regarding a draft of the Biodiversity NPS