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Forestry Section in Port Underwood
There are a lot of rules and guidelines that anyone with small or large forestry plantations need to understand.
These rules apply to plantation and permanent forestry. There will be different rules depending on the size and location of your forestry, including the type of planting. Information on when you might need a resource consent, what may be undertaken as a permitted activity, useful links, and answers to frequently asked questions are contained on these pages.
The forestry sector is important to Otago's economy. However, forestry can have negative effects on our environment, especially water quality.
The National Environmental Standards for Commercial Forestry (NES-CF) come into effect on 1 May 2018.
Our road maintenance protects you from negative environmental effects, such as dust generation on unsealed roads.
Dust can come from natural sources (like soil) and human-made sources (like industrial factories).
There are different rules depending on the type of wetland and what activity you are proposing to do in or near wetlands.
There are both regional and national rules which that may apply to doing works in and around rivers, lakes, and wetlands.
December 2020
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September 2021
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This fact sheet educates about wetlands, including what qualifies as a "natural wetland" under national law. It offers guidance on activities like drainage and restoration and outlines relevant Water Plan rules. The aim is to help individuals manage and preserve wetlands effectively.
August 2020
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Use this form to use land for and discharge of contaminants from conversion of land from plantation forestry to pastoral land use that require consent under the Resource Management (National Environmental Standards for Freshwater) Regulations 2020.
28 June 2023
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July 2018
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May 2014
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Our consent team is here to help you understand everything about resource consents, when you need one, what the rules are, and how to apply.
If you're ever unsure, contact our consent enquiries team who can help with consent information on 0800 474 082 or consent.enquires.orc.govt.nz
