The small town growing a forest

<p>Can a small town plant its way towards carbon neutrality? In Ōtaki, landowners, school children, volunteers and community groups are creating a ring of native forest around the town.

</p><p>You can find photos and read more about the stories in this episode on our webpage, <a href="https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/countrylife">here</a>.</p><p>You can find more about the Ōtaki Carbon Forest Project, <a href="https://www.energiseotaki.nz/otaki-carbon-forests">here</a>.</p><p>With thanks to:</p><ul><li>Di Buchan, Cam Butler, Drew Mackenzie, Rhian Salmon, Patsy Matheson, and Leigh Ramsay</li></ul><p>Make sure you’re following us on your favourite podcast app, so you don’t miss new episodes every Friday evening.</p><p>Send us your feedback or get in touch at <a href="https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/country@rnz.co.nz">country@rnz.co.nz</a><br/></p><p><a href="https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/countrylife?share=f9e1debb-a2a1-4e2b-88f5-51f4c7b7f1bd">Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details</a></p>