National Environmental Standards for Commercial Forestry

National Environmental Standards for Commercial Forestry

Ministry for Primary Industries | Manatū Ahu Matua

The National Environmental Standards for Commercial Forestry (NES-CF) set clear rules for managing the environmental impacts of commercial forestry. These regulations apply to both plantation forests and carbon forests. They aim to protect the environment while allowing forestry activities to take place. Councils can now control where new forests are planted and ensure that practices like harvesting and earthworks are done safely.

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