STEVE SMITH
Location: Taupo & Marlborough Regions
Date: 2011 – Present
Terrain: Diverse range – from flat to rolling country in the Central North Island, and high country in the South Island
Solution: Removal of pre 1990 land status and obligations to enable a change of land use. Establishment of manuka trials over a five-year period to confirm suitability for commercial plantings, ETS registration, carbon sale and insurance facilitation
“We were happy with the outcome – the Forest360 team gave us every confidence every step of the way.”
Background
- Block size: 559ha in Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS)
- Referred by a farming neighbour
- Choose Forest360 due to their professionalism and reliability (compared to other companies)
Response
- Assessed opportunities to register in ETS for Poronui property
- Five year planting programme in progress, including Manuka
- Whole of property plans
“We felt despite being a small client we were treated like a large client. We liked that.”