ETS forestry conversion legislation – Select Committee prewritten submission template

Legislation to limit farm conversions to forestry is currently being consulted on by Parliament’s Environment Committee.  

We’ve made it easy for farmers to make a submission within the very short timeframe allowed, with this pre-written template.  

For more information on the Climate Change Response (Emissions Trading Scheme – Forestry Conversion) Amendment Bill see Parliament’s website here.  

To use this page: 

  • Simply fill in your details then read each box (making any edits/additions) and click ‘Send Submission’ for it to be automatically emailed to Parliament’s Environment Committee.
  • By submitting this form you consent to our Privacy Policy. Please note specifically that your details will be shared with Parliament and they publish submissions and names on their website. 

The closing date for submissions is 9am Monday 7 July. If you have any questions about this form, please email enquiries@beeflambnz.com   

If you want to speak to the Select Committee you should instead complete the submission form on Parliament’s website and select Yes in the ‘Do you wish to make an oral submission to the committee?’ question.  

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Section 1: overall feedback

Following is suggested content about the overall legislation, which you can edit as required.  

Section 2: tightening the requirements around exemptions  

Following is suggested content about tightening the requirements around exemptions allowing forestry entities to enter farmland into the ETS after the changes were announced on 4 December. 

We encourage you to highlight examples in your area where farm sales have occurred after the December 2024 announcement.  

Section 3: extending the moratorium

Following is suggested content about whether the legislation goes far enough.  

We encourage you to talk about what impact whole-farm sales for conversion have had in your area – such as impacts on schools and businesses or other community facilities, and on things like pest control.