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The purpose of the FGLT is to help advance the New Zealand plantation forestry industry both domestically and internationally.
The Forest Growers Levy Trust Inc (FGLT) was established on 4 March 2013 to manage the proceeds of the levy on harvested wood products.
It is the responsibility of the FGLT to ensure that the money collected under the levy is appropriately invested in areas of research, development and promotion that will further advance NZ forestry and the interests of levy payers here and overseas. The Forest Growers Levy Trust believes that working together will make the forestry industry in New Zealand a more profitable, sustainable and safe environment in which to work. The first Levy Order expired in November 2019, and after an industry referendum and consultation, a new Levy Order was established for a further six year period.
The FGLT Board met on 5 December 2023, resolved to undertake a referendum in 2024 for a new levy order, running from 2025 to 2031. It is also investigating a levy on carbon.
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