Emission Laws

[unhingedlizard]

Would have thought that two strokes in NZ wouldnt be that much of an issue as they are not really all that common on the road and off roader (i.e motocross bikes) dont need a wof.

[swbarnett]

Pah, per capita this is one of the dirtiest most polluting nations on earth

Although in general this is probably true I heard it said once that our CO2 emissions are a net zero because of all the state forests. What we emit the trees absorb.

[Hitcher]

What we emit the trees absorb.

Given that New Zealand is deforesting at a rate currently in excess of 50,000ha a year, if that statement is true, then we should patent those trees!

[scumdog]

Given that New Zealand is deforesting at a rate currently in excess of 50,000ha a year, if that statement is true, then we should patent those trees!

Is replanting not compensating for this Mr H.??

[scumdog]

Hi

I heard a rumour last week they plan to restrict imports bigtime soon, the car dealers are saying it will double the costs for some vehicles - large diesel 4WD's I think are the main target.
Regards

Every time the Govt come up with an idea restricting the type of vehicle allowed into NZ the car sharks bleat like that.
But we still have so many cars you almost can't give away a car 15 years old or older, no shortage of cars arrivng here en masse each week.

[Hitcher]

Is replanting not compensating for this Mr H.??

That's the net figure. There is little money in logs at present, particularly when compared with other forms of land use, such as dairying. A drive through the central North Island will reveal some of the extent of conversion for this purpose. Also the Government's tax penalties for harvesting forests post 2012 are driving many foresters to flatten their forests now to avoid this -- some of these clearances are of trees between 3 and 7 years of age.

[scumdog]

. Also the Government's tax penalties for harvesting forests post 2012 are driving many foresters to flatten their forests now to avoid this -- some of these clearances are of trees between 3 and 7 years of age.

Now THAT'S real forward thinking eh???? Sheesh.

[Hitcher]

Now THAT'S real forward thinking eh???? Sheesh.

Another dumb law. Almost as bad as believing that a microchip inserted behind an ear will stop dogs attacking children.

[The Pastor]

hang on if we cut down all the tress how will the carbon get eaten up? the carbons will fly around causing mass havoc and attack mr ozone.

Quick we must make carbon netrual trees. and have carbon friendly areoplane rides by paying $10 more.

All I know is that the carbon monster must be pretty big, I saw a carbon foot print and it was the size of aussie.

[johnnyflash]

Haha, this thread turned out great. Didn't expect this amount of humor from such a topic

Now tell the truth, you were worried that the cloud of smoke coming from the back of your old mans bike was likely to draw attention of the Greenies

[unrealone]

Now tell the truth, you were worried that the cloud of smoke coming from the back of your old mans bike was likely to draw attention of the Greenies

Hah! No greenies round my area!