Business led panel: What’s holding us back: Opportunities & challenges for more native forest

This video features a panel discussion moderated by Sir Stephen Tindall about the opportunities and challenges for increasing native forest in New Zealand. Expert guests share insights on native forestry, sustainability practices, and collaboration among businesses, farmers, and policymakers to promote environmental restoration and biodiversity.

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    O Tātou Ngahere promotes native forests' value for economy and environment in New Zealand.

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    This paper explores challenges and opportunities for Māori landowners in native forestry.

Biodiversity

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    Jack Palmer discusses the urgent need for more trees and sustainable forestry in New Zealand.

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    Short videos about the benefits of native forests in an Aotearoa context.

Biodiversity

  • From seeds to forests

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    A talk on restoring native forests and the role of seed supply in climate action.

  • Māori land owners' decision-making processes around native forest regeneration

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    This report explores how Māori landowners decide on native forest regeneration and carbon farming.

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