MPI report endorses FOA position
August 6, 2020
MPI commissioned report endorses FOA statements that forestry leads sheep and beef farming for export returns and providing jobs. Click on the link below to
Belmont Forest Partnership was the 20th forest established by Roger Dickie (NZ) Ltd. Belmont Forest is situated on State Highway 2, some 10km west of the borough of Waiora and 109 km north east of Napier city. Access can be gained by State Highway 2 and is bounded in part by Cricklewood Road.
In 2021 Belmont had an estimated net stocked area of 327 hectares. with 97 ha having been planted in 1993 and 230 planted in 1994.
Preparing the forest for harvest is due to commence in 2018 with clearfell harvest to commence in 2021. It will take approximately 3 1/2 years to complete. The harvested areas will be replanted each winter.
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MPI commissioned report endorses FOA statements that forestry leads sheep and beef farming for export returns and providing jobs. Click on the link below to
There’s some agitation out there at the moment about farming being under threat from forestry. In my opinion, much of what’s circulating is based on