A Forestry Sector Study 2009
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Contents [169 KB]
Chapter 1: Introduction and Chapter 2: Future drivers of New Zealand forestry [2.74 MB]
Part 1: The setting
Chapter 3: Description of the existing sector [435 KB]
Chapter 4: Institutional frameworks [147 KB]
Chapter 5: The roles of government [239 KB]
Part 2: Forestry sector inputs and outputs
Chapter 6: Forestry sector inputs [374 KB]
Chapter 7: NZ forestry’s competiveness and comparative advantage [161 KB]
Chapter 8: Forestry sector outputs - now and into the future [250 KB]
Part 3: Current and Future influences
Chapter 9: Research and innovation [347 KB]
Chapter 10: Climate change and forestry [199 KB]
Chapter 11: International influences [260 KB]
Chapter 12: Biological risks and their management [131 KB]
Chapter 13: Physical risks to New Zealand's forests [87 KB]
Chapter 14: Forestry in the eyes of society [356 KB]
Chapter 15 and 16: References and acronyms [123 KB]
Acknowledgements
This report was prepared primarily by Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) Policy staff working on domestic and international forest policy issues. Chapter leaders were John Eyre, Chas Perry, Meredith Stokdijk/Alan Reid, Parnell Trost and John Novis. Input has also been provided by other MAF Policy staff and the MAF Biosecurity New Zealand Policy team. Analysis of the implications of the Emissions Trading Scheme was undertaken by The Karo Group and Chandler Fraser Keating.
External reviews of earlier drafts of the report were provided by Doug Ducker, Dr Andrew McEwen, Dr Tim Payn, Chris Perley and Professor John Walker. Their inputs were invaluable, but the views expressed in the report are those of MAF and are not necessarily endorsed by the external reviewers. The inputs of all these people are gratefully acknowledged.
Front cover photograph is Kauaeranga Visitor Centre, image courtesy of Stiles and Hooker Ltd Architects andEngineers. Inside photographs are courtesy of NZ Wood, Red Stag Photography, Nelson Pine Industries and photographer Nick Perez (Nelson Pine Industries warehouse).
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The information in this publication is for consultation only: it is not government policy. While every effort has been made to ensure the information in this publication is accurate, the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry does not accept any responsibility or liability for error of fact, omission, interpretation or opinion that may be present, nor for the consequences of any decisions based on this information. Any view or opinion expressed does not necessarily represent the view of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry.
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