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Te Ara Whakahou Ahumahi Ngahere

Forestry and Wood Processing Industry Transformation Plan

ITP home page PS
Te Ara Whakahou Ahumahi Ngahere

Forestry and Wood Processing Industry Transformation Plan


Forests are New Zealand’s largest sustainable resource. The forestry and wood processing sector is a major contributor to the economy, jobs and rural communities. The sector employ approximately 40,000 people in forestry, wood transport and processing. It is New Zealand’s fourth largest export earner with $6.6 billion in export earnings 

The Forest and Wood Processing Industry Transformation Plan (ITP) sets out a vision and actions that will drive growth, create jobs and underpin New Zealand's low-carbon future.

The Plan

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