“From 15 June this year information statements is available for our exporters to use when they send products to countries who have imposed requirements to combat illegal logging," says Mrs Goodhew.
New Zealand's legislation, and specifically the Resource Management Act 1991, mean that New Zealand's planted forests are produced sustainably.
"New Zealand has a comprehensive regulatory system covering the legality and sustainability of the harvesting of our planted forests. We want to help our exporters tell this story," says Mrs Goodhew.
"The government supports efforts to combat illegal logging, and systems to verify the legality of wood products in the wider Asia Pacific region."
