Council’s forestry approach Debate

Operational Considerations - Technical Feasibility

Option 2

Residents supporting Option 2 emphasize the importance of collaborating with professional consultants like Mosaic Aotearoa to develop a viable and effective alternative forestry model. They acknowledge the challenge of weed control during the initial stages of transitioning to native forests, highlighting the need for effective management strategies to address this issue. These insights suggest a recognition of the technical complexities involved in shifting to a continuous canopy of mixed species and the operational measures required to overcome these challenges.

Table of comments:

Point No	Comment
324.1	Work with professional consultants Mosaic Aotearoa to establish a sound alternative forestry model.
1089.3	It will be great to have native forests reclaiming the land. But weed control will be a real problem in the early years.