Post by Kiwi Frontline on Apr 27, 2022 4:38:57 GMT 12
NASH CARBON FOREST RULE CHANGE TO COST MĀORI $7B
Māori landowners say they stand to lose $7 billion in future earnings if permanent exotic forests are taken out of the emissions trading scheme.
Forestry Minister Stuart Nash has given just six weeks for consultation on a proposed change to rules set just 12 months ago encouraging carbon farming of exotics.
Te Kapunga Dewes from Ngā Pou ā Tāne, the National Māori Forestry Association, says that’s not enough time for what is a major attack on the Māori economy and treaty settlements.....
waateanews.com/2022/04/26/nash-carbon-forest-rule-change-to-cost-maori-7b/
Māori landowners say they stand to lose $7 billion in future earnings if permanent exotic forests are taken out of the emissions trading scheme.
Forestry Minister Stuart Nash has given just six weeks for consultation on a proposed change to rules set just 12 months ago encouraging carbon farming of exotics.
Te Kapunga Dewes from Ngā Pou ā Tāne, the National Māori Forestry Association, says that’s not enough time for what is a major attack on the Māori economy and treaty settlements.....
waateanews.com/2022/04/26/nash-carbon-forest-rule-change-to-cost-maori-7b/