New Zealand's forests

Quick stats

Updated DecemberMarch 2016

• New Zealand's net stocked planted production forests covered an estimated 1.701.72 million hectares as at 1 April 2016.2015.
• The total planted forest standing volume is estimated to be 503502 million cubic metres with an average forest standing age (area weighted) of 17.1 years.
• An estimated 3,0002,500 hectares of new forest were established in 2015.2014.
• Radiata pine is the dominant species in New Zealand, making up 90% of the planted production forest area.