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Forestry blocks in Hawke’s Bay

NZ Hilly landscape with forest blocks, bare soil and pasture

Commercial forests are routinely harvested when the trees mature. Harvesting (as seen on the left of the forest block) exposes the soil to rainfall and erosion. Replanting (as seen on the right) provides partial protection.

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