Why forestry
A lot goes on in our forests. They produce timber for a variety of needs, help us meet our climate change goals, provide jobs and support the economy.
By caring for them today, we ensure they continue to look after us tomorrow.
- New Zealand has over 10 million hectares of forests, both native and exotic, covering 38% of our land.
- Of that, 2.1 million hectares are production forests.
- The value of forest exports The value of forest exports are expected to reach $6.0 billion in the year to 30 June 2025
People of all ages and abilities will find great careers in forestry - planting and managing forests, caring for the forest environment, managing people and resources, working with state-of-the-art technology, and operating multi-million dollar machines and equipment.