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Don’t plantation forests ruin the land?
 Many forest growers in New Zealand are certified by the internationally recognised by the Forestry Stewardship Council (FSC) which sets a demanding benchmark for environmental protection....
How does cutting down trees help the environment?
 Cutting down trees only helps the environment if the trees that are harvested are replaced with new plantings (even if these are not on the same site)...
How much CO2 do trees remove from the atmosphere?
 Over its lifetime a single tree can absorb much more than its own weight of CO2 from the atmosphere....
What does sustainable production mean?
 Sustainable production embodies the concept of living within environmental constraints - at its most simple, it is a level of production and utilising processes of production that can endure over time without depleting or damaging the environment.
How does the emissions trading scheme work?
 The NZ Government’s emissions trading scheme can be explained by using a simple example:...
Can I claim carbon credits for my forest?
 Refer NZ Forest Owners’ Association - www.nzfoa.org.nz
Is NZ Wood a member of the Forest Stewardship Council?
 While NZ Wood itself is not eligible for membership of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), as it is merely a promotional body and information resource...
Which is better for the environment – wood or steel house framing?
 Wood: the most renewable of all building materials.
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