Te Uru Rākau

Te Uru Rākau, also known as the New Zealand Forestry Service, is a government agency dedicated to managing and supporting the country’s forestry sector. Its focus includes planting native and commercial forests, promoting sustainable forest practices, and encouraging conservation and biodiversity. Te Uru Rākau provides funding, policy guidance, and technical support to ensure forests contribute to New Zealand’s economic, environmental, and cultural well-being. By balancing economic development with environmental stewardship, it plays a key role in fostering sustainable forestry and ensuring future generations benefit from healthy forest ecosystems.