4 Aug 2023

Eastland Wood Council reacts to forestry plans

From Morning Report, 8:27 am on 4 August 2023

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Back to our story on forestry.

The Government's four-step action plan to sort forestry issues in Tai Rāwhiti and Wairoa left locals "completely underwhelmed", with some even storming out of a public meeting.

The announcement was made yesterday by Forestry Minister Peeni Henare and included plans to ramp up of efforts to clear woody debris.

Philip Hope, the chief executive of the Eastland Wood Council who represent forestry intrests in the region, says he's welcoming the government coming to the table with solutions.

He joins us now.