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NZ to introduce forestry conversion legislation this quarter

Published 05:38 on April 7, 2025  /  Last updated at 05:38 on April 7, 2025  / /  Asia Pacific, New Zealand

The New Zealand government will submit legislation this quarter to limit farm-to-forestry conversions from entering the emissions trading scheme (ETS), as modelling was published estimating the number of trees planted on Crown land is needed to meet the country’s climate goals.
The New Zealand government will submit legislation this quarter to limit farm-to-forestry conversions from entering the emissions trading scheme (ETS), as modelling was published estimating the number of trees planted on Crown land is needed to meet the country’s climate goals.


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