Tree schemes explained

Beef + Lamb NZ will hold a workshop at the Kaiwaka Sports Complex on May 1 focused on generating a return on integrating trees on farms.

It will be an interactive workshop talking about the different ways of integrating trees into a farm system and developing an understanding of the emissions trading scheme (ETS).

Specifically, it will cover:
• An overview of climate change and policy issues
• The Zero Carbon Bill and Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS)
• The ETS definition of forest land, how to register and the opportunities and trade-offs.
• On-farm carbon sequestration – the role of trees and soil
• Carbon units – how they work and example calculations
• Greenhouse gas emissions in the context of New Zealand farming
• Funding options
• Which tree species – exotic and indigenous – where and why
• Riparian planting and shelter belts
• Understanding a farm’s natural capital and the opportunities available to build resilience for your farming business.

A B+LNZ spokesperson says farmers will leave the four-hour workshop with a clear idea of which options they wish to explore further. It will be of particular interest to hill or high-country farmers with marginal land.

The workshop starts at 10am and registration is essential as spaces are limited. To register, go to: https://events.beeflambnz.com/hom