FSC® Certification Leadership

City Forests was one of the first major South Island forest owners to achieve Forest Stewardship Council® certification, demonstrating our commitment to:

• Biodiversity protection: 2,400 hectares of native forest reserves maintained
• Ecosystem services: Water quality protection, soil conservation, carbon sequestration
• Community benefit: Recreation access, employment, and social contribution
• Environmental monitoring: Continuous assessment of ecological health and impact

Long-term Sustainability Commitment

Our management practices ensure sustainable harvest levels maintaining forest productivity in perpetuity while:

• Contributing to New Zealand's carbon reduction objectives
• Protecting rare, threatened, and endangered species
• Maintaining ecosystem health and water quality
• Supporting community recreational and cultural use

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