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new tracks through huge forestry area accessible
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AI-generatedNo direct commercial mechanism. The article describes public recreational access to forestry land, with no impact on commodity prices, supply chains, or company margins. No concrete investment, regulation, price move, or M&A affecting a sector. Relevant sectors: none.
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- Wenita Forest Products opened 12 public tracks in Berwick, Mt Allan, and Otago coast after over 7 years of development.
- Project began in late 2018 when Overseas Investment Office allowed Otago Estate Limited to acquire over 22,000 hectares of Wenita's exotic forestry land.
- New routes range from a few hundred meters to 15 km, primarily for walking and cycling, requiring a permit.
- Last year Wenita issued over 3,500 permits, mainly to hunters.
- Company aims to enhance public access while managing conservation for threatened kārearea (NZ falcon).