Forestry

Both exotic and native forest plantation play an important part in soil conservation in the Taranaki region.

About half of the 27, 278 hectares of exotic forestry in the region is established on erosion-prone land (14, 738 hectares).

Forestry as a sustainable solution

Where land is suitable for growth and harvest, the Council advocates converting steep, erodible land to forestry. We can provide free Agroforestry Plans to farmers interested in establishing plantation forestry. These plans can also offer recommendations for alternative forms of production forestry such as manuka farming (manuka honey), or for reversion forestry on land that is unsuitable for farming.

Give the Council notice of a permitted activity relating to forestry activities(external link)