Big carbon farming decisions lie ahead
While the politics plays out, new forest plantings are grinding to a halt, Keith Woodford says.
How to move forward on methane levies
Keith Woodford sketches out how such a scheme might work.
Agricultural GHG bullets are firing randomly
The government must surely score a zero for the way in which its messaging has been managed.
Rotation turns forestry reckoning around
Carbon sums change when the felling horizon is adjusted, says Keith Woodford.
Getting hard to see the good for the trees
Voluntary sequestration schemes create opportunities but also confusion – in an already confusing regulatory landscape.
Not all carbon offsets are created equal
Conflicting criteria for earning carbon credits can lead to great scope for confusion – and marketing games.
Dairy is fundamental to NZ’s future
We’d better face up to the challenges it faces and set about fixing them, says Keith Woodford.
The carbon farming rocket has taken off
Farmers leasing out land for forestry need to be very sure they understand the fine print.
Mega forestry carbon changes on the way
The government has signalled seismic moves on climate change and forestry policies, with long-term implications for both.
Climate Change Commission pours reality on HWEN proposals
A hardening of attitudes won’t wash, with big decisions on climate change legislation in the offing, writes Keith Woodford.