Government Remains On Track To Ban Full Farm-to-Forest Conversions

Government Remains On Track To Ban Full Farm-to-Forest Conversions

“The Government is focused on maintaining strong food and fibre production while supporting sustainable land use. We remain concerned about the effect that farm conversions are having on highly productive land," Mr McClay says.

Government remains on track to ban full Farm-to-Forest conversions

Agriculture and Forestry Minister Todd McClay has confirmed that restrictions on full farm-to-forest conversions on LUC 1-6 farmland will be in place this year, and reaffirmed that they will take effect from 4 December 2024 - the date of the original announcement. Enabling legislation will be introduced to Parliament during Q2 of this year. “The Government is focused on maintaining strong food and fibre production while supporting sustainable la…