Logging
Change to stop pine forests earning carbon credits welcomed
The government has proposed a change to the Emission Trading Scheme that would mean permanent pine forests won't earn carbon credits. Forest and Bird spokesperson Dean Baigent-Mercer talks to Jesse. Audio
EPA decision allows for at least 13 more years of methyl bromide use
The environment watchdog has given timber exporters 13 more years to completely stop releasing a toxic and significantly ozone-depleting fumigant gas into the atmosphere.
A rubber plantation, or a front for illegal logging?
A promised rubber plantation on Papua New Guinea's Manus Island is a front for illegal logging, a new report says, with none of the promises having come to fruition. Audio
Picking up sticks: Tolaga Bay farmers foot the bill for "man-made" flooding
In the early hours of Monday 10 June (Queen's Birthday), heavy rain pummeled the hill country inland of Tolaga Bay. When the rains hit, forestry debris ('stash') that had been left lying on steep… Audio, Gallery
Picking up sticks: Tolaga Bay farmers foot the bill for "man-made" flooding
In the early hours of Monday 10 June (Queen's Birthday), heavy rain pummeled the hill country inland of Tolaga Bay. When the rains hit, forestry debris ('stash') that had been left lying on steep…
AudioChina urged to play its part to combat illegal logging in PNG
Papua New Guinea civil society groups have called on China to introduce regulation on illegal wood imports from the country. PNG is China's single largest supplier of timber, however large quantities… Audio
New report details illegal logging in Solomon Islands
Environmental NGO Global Witness is calling for a moratorium on all logging operations in Solomon Islands. Audio
Jobs to be cut as forestry firm Juken upgrades Kaitaia mill
Japanese-owned wood products company Juken is to upgrade its board mill in Kaitaia but also cut the workforce.
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 31 July 2018
Vanuatu's erupting Ambae volcano is now covering the islands of Pentecost and Maewo in ash, while the government rejects criticism of its plans to relocate people fleeing Ambae itself; An Australian… Audio
GDC to investigate where Tologa Bay logging debris came from
The Gisborne District Council says it is investigating how so much logging debris was washed downstream after flash flooding hit the Tolaga Bay area yesterday morning. Video, Audio
PNG Govt accused of facilitating illegal logging
Papua New Guinea's government has been accused of allowing loggers to operate illegally without landowner approval. Audio
NZ First forestry plan backed by Northland iwi
Northern iwi are welcoming New Zealand First's call to re-establish a Forestry Service saying they see potential for new jobs and an opportunity to take control back of their lands. New Zealand First… Audio
Five forestry deaths this year spurs new safety call
The death of a 23-year-old worker, who was the second in his family to die, makes this year the deadliest since 2013.
Frustrations over logging run deep on Solomons' Vanikoro
Deep frustrations remain over logging activities on Vanikoro Island in Solomon Islands' Temotu province. According to a local teacher who is compiling a report on issues around logging on Vanikoro… Audio
New funding to seal dusty roads in Northland
Relief is in sight for people living on one of Northland's dustiest logging routes.
Cancellation of PNG lease system welcomed
Papua New Guinea's National Research Institute has welcomed news that all Special Agriculture Business Leases in PNG are being cancelled, and says the next step is to ensure they are converted to… Audio
PNG Treasurer sounds conciliatory note with forestry sector
Papua New Guinea's Eco-Forestry Forum has welcomed the government's move to raise a tax on log exports.
Trains take logging strain off Rimutaka Hill road
CentrePort of Wellington is extending its operations in a move that could cut 16,000 trips by logging trucks over the Rimutaka Hill each year.
'We need more jobs to keep us afloat'
Calls are being made to allow the logging of native trees to return on the West Coast in an effort to create jobs.
Questions over business model at heart of PNG logging
There are questions over the business model of Papua New Guinea's lucrative logging industry after a new report released by the US-based research group, The Oakland Institute, exposed a web of tax… Audio
