One Billion Trees programme launched
Win +1What happened
Launched One Billion Trees programme (target: one billion trees planted by 2028) led by Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones - flagship NZ First coalition policy with Provincial Growth Fund support for planting and forestry jobs.
Why it matters
Major land-sector sequestration and forestry programme with NZ First as primary political owner.
Impact assessment
Material forestry/planting programme with sequestration potential; additionality and exotic/native mix contested.
Scale: 1 billion trees target by 2028
Attribution
shared (high confidence) -NZ First, Labour
NZ First 2017 coalition agreement centrepiece; Shane Jones (NZ First) as minister responsible. Labour as senior coalition partner and PGF funder - shared delivery.
Coalition period: Labour-led coalition (with NZ First) (26 October 2017 - 16 October 2020)