Helping landowners make decisions about planting trees
There are many opportunities available growing trees for:
- timber
- preventing erosion
- storing carbon.
From 1 July 2023, Te Uru Rākau – New Zealand Forest Service will offer forestry advice to landowners who are interested in growing trees.
We will help you determine the right tree, in the right place, for the right purpose. We can also help you access specific support if you need it.
Forestry advisers will be in 7 locations
Advisers will be based in:
- Whangārei
- Gisborne
- Rotorua
- Palmerston North
- Nelson
- Christchurch
- Dunedin.
Our advisers will offer free and impartial advice and regional knowledge. They will also help you get advice from other government agencies.
Regional tree growing workshops from 8 May to 12 June 2023
Te Uru Rākau – New Zealand Forest Service is partnering with the New Zealand Farm Forestry Association (NZFFA) to hold regional workshops for prospective and current tree growers. Eighteen regional, 3-hour workshops will be held between 8 May and 12 June 2023. At the workshops you can find out more about the opportunities for tree growers, and learn more about the benefits of planting different species.
Find out more about the free workshops: Opportunities from trees – NZFFA
Find out more
Te Uru Rākau – New Zealand Forest Service's website Canopy has information to help you plan your forest.
Get help planning your forest – Canopy
How to access the service
To get in contact, email forestserviceadvice@mpi.govt.nz
