Minister:
Minister of Forestry
Current Minister:
Hon Todd McClay
Description:
Responsibilities include promoting the sustainable stewardship of the land in relation to forestry, and developing the role of forestry in the economy and culture of New Zealand. Also includes responsibility for forestry-related matters under the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme.
Department:
Te Uru Rākau, a business unit within the Ministry for Primary Industries, provides support for this portfolio
Vote:
Vote Forestry
Legislation:
Climate Change Response Act 2002 (section 167 with respect to forestry-related fees and charges)
Forestry Encouragement Act 1962
Forestry Rights Registration Act 1983
Forests Act 1949
Forests (West Coast Accord) Act 2000
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