IKEA has 43,000 hectares of forest in New Zealand - we went to have a look | RNZ

IKEA has 43,000 hectares of forest in New Zealand - we went to have a look | RNZ <!--mynz:youtube-chapters--> {"v":1,"chapters":[{"timeSeconds":0,"label":"IKEA's New Zealand Forest Holdings","summary":"RNZ takes a look at IKEA's significant forest holdings in New Zealand, covering 43,000 hectares."},{"timeSeconds":10,"label":"Exploring IKEA's Forestry Blocks","summary":"The RNZ team drives through IKEA's forestry blocks in the central North Island, discussing the scale of their operations."},{"timeSeconds":17,"label":"IKEA's Global Forest Ownership","summary":"IKEA Investments owns 500,000 hectares of forest worldwide, with a significant portion in New Zealand, including a store opened last year."},{"timeSeconds":31,"label":"Sustainable Forestry Practices","summary":"Kelvin Meredith, Ingka Investments Forestland Country Manager, highlights their commitment to biodiversity and sustainable practices, emphasizing transparency."},{"timeSeconds":41,"label":"Farm Conversions to Forestry","summary":"The report details IKEA's conversion of six farms into forestry since 2020, making them a major forestry owner in the district."},{"timeSeconds":107,"label":"Location and Scale of Operations","summary":"The RNZ team visits a forestry site 15 minutes from Wairoa, where IKEA purchased 850 hectares last year."},{"timeSeconds":123,"label":"Wetland Protection and Native Planting","summary":"Blake Jones, IKEA Forestry Manager, explains the company's approach to protecting wetlands and planting native trees alongside commercial forestry."},{"timeSeconds":152,"label":"Export and Domestic Market Focus","summary":"60% of the pine trees will be exported, with the remaining 40% for domestic markets, contributing to New Zealand's economy."}]} <!--/mynz:youtube-chapters-->