Tairāwhiti faces a critical need to reduce pine and pasture footprint on erosion-prone soils, constituting 90% of the region.
Job and income losses loom for residents, landowners, and businesses reliant on these sectors. Urgent diversification is imperative, fostering sustainable industries as indigenous forests are restored. Economic activities need to harness native forest resources without compromising their biodiversity and conservation benefits.
To achieve this, local and national stakeholders need a better grasp of promising opportunities.
This new project running through 2024 aims to consolidate and disseminate knowledge, hastening commitments for an essential, just transition process. Contact us for more information.