Ako i ngā āhuatanga taketake o te ngahere arumoni Learn the basics of commercial forestry

Ākona ngā āhuatanga taketake o te ahungahere, ā, tūhuratia ngā mahi matua o te hurihanga ahungahere. Rapu kōrero mō te āhua o te mahi o te ngahere arumoni i Aotearoa, hei āwhina i a koe kia mārama ki ngā mahinga ahungahere, ki ngā tikanga whakahaere, ki ngā tūraru hoki e whai wāhi mai ana.

Learn the basics of forestry and explore the main activities of the forestry lifecycle. Find out how commercial forestry works in New Zealand, helping you understand forestry operations, management practices, and any risks involved.

Overview of forestry in New Zealand

Te Ahungahere i Aotearoa Forestry in Aotearoa New Zealand

Learn about Aotearoa's native and commercial forests and the benefits they bring.

Ngā rauemi me ngā māramatanga Regional forestry data

A look at the forestry and wood processing industry by region.

Benefits and values of forests

Understand the economic and environmental benefits of forestry in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Forest life cycle and activities

Te waihanga i tētahi mahere mō te hurihanga ora o tō ngahere Creating a plan for your forest lifecycle

Plan ahead for every stage of your forest, from planting and growth to long-term outcomes.

Earthworks on forestry sites

Learn about building roads and other infrastructure on forestry blocks.

Quarrying on forestry sites

Material from quarrying helps build infrastructure on your forestry site.

River crossings on forestry sites

River crossings are a common part of forestry roading. They enable access across waterways to forestry sites.

Harvesting on forestry sites

Explore forestry harvesting basics, from planning and processes to good practice.

Risk management

Forest practice guides

Options and information to manage the effects of forestry operations on the environment.

  • Guide
  • Soil conservation (erosion control)
  • Harvesting
  • Exotic forest

Wilding conifers

How to assess whether the wilding conifer species you are planting is at risk of spreading.

Manage weather damage to your forest

These tips can help you protect your forest from frost, wind, snow and drought.

Fire risks in your forest

Find out what you can do to minimise wildfire risk, and protect your forest from fire damage.

Te whakahaere tūraru ahi mō ngā kaiwhakahaere whenua i tuawhenua Fire risk management for rural land managers

Assess wildfire risk on rural properties and use our template to make a risk management plan.

  • Guide
  • Exotic forest
  • Native forests
  • Land use
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