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Drivers and Barriers to Land Use Change

Land use change has been a significant feature of the New Zealand landscape since European settlement, largely driven by economic factors, and has been a strength of our primary land systems.

Over the last 25 years, the most significant land use change has been a switch out of sheep and beef farming, with an increase in dairying and forestry.

Read the report to discover the findings from this research project.

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This report discusses the drivers and barriers to land use change as they currently exist, as well as potential drivers/barriers starting to emerge.

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