Native (indigenous) forests

New Zealand's native forests have economic, environmental, cultural and recreational value. Although most of New Zealand's indigenous forests are on conservation land, a significant portion is privately-owned. Find out about indigenous forestry and how it's managed.

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Supporting native (indigenous) forestry

Find out how we help owners manage and conserve their native forests, and the options if you do not want to manage your forest for timber.

Harvesting and milling native (indigenous) timber

Find out about harvesting and milling indigenous timber.

Exporting native (indigenous) timber and timber products

What you need to do before you export native timber and timber products.

Buying and selling native (indigenous) timber

Find out about buying and selling native timber responsibly.

Swamp kauri

Swamp kauri is taonga. Learn more about it, and what to do if you want to extract, mill and export it.

South Island Landless Natives Act 1906

Find out about land held under the Act, exemptions for landowners, and options for ongoing development.