Forestry is one of New Zealand's largest export earners. But in recent years you could argue it's become synonymous with disaster: hillsides collapsing, rivers choked with sediment and mountains of forestry slash washing through communities after major storms. Last week, new national forestry rules came into force. The Government says they'll simplify the system and provide more certainty for the industry. But some experts warn the changes could actually make it harder for councils to manage forestry risks in places that are particularly vulnerable to erosion and extreme weather. To explain what's changed we're joined by Dr Mark Bloomberg from the University of Canterbury School of Forestry

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