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IKEA’s New Zealand forestry project converted farmland into sustainable forests, protecting ecosystems and enabling public access.
Ingka Investments, owner of IKEA, has converted 3,300 hectares of farmland at Wisp Hill Station in New Zealand’s Catlins region into a commercial forestry project, planting species including Pinus radiata, redwoods, mānuka, and native trees while retiring over 2,100 hectares for ecological recovery.
Managed by Southern Forests, the FSC-certified initiative prioritizes sustainable forestry, waterway protection, and public access, with no use of poisons in pest control.
Over 8,000 invasive animals have been culled through professional and recreational hunting to protect young plantings.
The project, part of Ingka’s 30,000-hectare New Zealand forest portfolio, aims to balance timber production with conservation and community engagement.
El proyecto forestal de IKEA en Nueva Zelanda convirtió las tierras de cultivo en bosques sostenibles, protegiendo los ecosistemas y facilitando el acceso público.