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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Forest fire danger is currently high
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