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Environmental Group Calls for Government Funding for Gisborne Forestry Transition

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What happened

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The Environmental Defence Society called on Forestry Minister Todd McClay to commit government funding and urgent action to transition vulnerable forestry land in Tairāwhiti. The Society stated that Gisborne District Council put the long-term clean-up costs of Cyclone Gabrielle at over $1.2 billion. They requested a combined package of relief, including simpler, faster consenting for permanent vegetation and government financial backing.

From scoop.co.nz

Why it matters

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The call emphasizes that leaving vulnerable forestry plantations exposed to another major storm poses a risk of further devastation. The Environmental Defence Society argues that while the Gisborne District Council needs to speed up consenting, the government must provide financial support alongside a workable consenting regime.

The discussion relates to ongoing questions regarding local authority oversight of compliance involving the Gisborne District Council and another local authority.

From scoop.co.nz

Who's involved

  • Todd McClayForestry Minister called upon to commit funding and urgent action.
  • Gisborne District CouncilUnitary authority responsible for clean-up costs and consenting.
  • governmentThe governing body expected to provide financial backing and policy changes.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • governmentSpeculative

    The government could be required to commit new funding and change the scope of existing slash clean-up funding.

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