Gisborne forestry companies halt harvesting over consent conditions
Gisborne forestry companies have stopped harvesting, saying new consent rules imposed after Cyclone Gabrielle are unworkable.
Forestry companies in Gisborne have halted harvesting operations, citing consent conditions they say are unworkable. The stricter rules were introduced following severe weather events to reduce wood debris reaching beaches and waterways. Industry leaders argue the conditions are blocking land-use change after Cyclone Gabrielle.
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Gisborne forestry companies stop harvesting as consent conditions called ‘unworkable’
Industry leaders say the rules are blocking land-use change after Cyclone Gabrielle.
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Gisborne forestry companies halt harvest – consent conditions 'unworkable'
After severe weather events, stricter consent rules were brought in to reduce wood debris reaching beaches and waterways.