New Zealand Dryland Forests Innovation (NZDFI)

Our vision

New Zealand Dryland Forests Innovation (NZDFI) is a collaborative research and development project formed in 2008. Our vision is that New Zealand develops a sustainable multi-regional hardwood industry by planting 60,000 hectares of genetically improved eucalypt forests. These forest would be planted over the next 30 years in up to 12 regional catchments. Based on 2021 values this industry could  generate over $1billion GDP annually from 2050 onwards.

Why Australia's proposed Great Koala National Park presents market opportunity for NZ eucalypt growers

Eucalypts have long been a highly valued timber resource in Australia. Ever-tightening restrictions on harvesting native forests means supply is diminishing rapidly.

In a recent article, Paul Millen discusses why this presents an opportunity for New Zealand durable eucalypt growers.

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