Forestry Practices and Land Use in New Zealand

This chapter examines the evolving forestry practices in New Zealand, focusing on the recent slowdown in pine tree planting on farms and the effects of new legislation promoting carbon farming. It addresses contentious debates over land use, including the implications of converting farmland into non-harvestable forests and the necessity for regulatory reforms to facilitate agricultural land reclamation. Additionally, the conversation reflects on the economic considerations and sustainability of integrating tree planting into traditional farming operations.