Sheep & Beef Farm Conversion to Forestry Slows, Risk Remains
Conversions of sheep and beef farms to forestry have slowed, however new research from Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) suggests land of value for food production remains at risk.
Climate Minister, Simon Watts has written to mayors and councillors across New Zealand outlining his concerns.
Councils shouldn’t default to worst-case assumptions that can unnecessarily increase rates and delay investment.
Watts has directed officials to take stock of how these scenarios are being used and provide advice on whether stronger national direction or legislative change is needed to restore consistency and common sense.
This will be welcomed by the rural community who are being slapped with increasing rates by their regional councils, some under the guise of climate change.
