Andrew Cushen

Andrew Cushen is the chief executive of the Climate Forestry Association in New Zealand, where he advocates for the role of forestry in the country's emissions reduction strategies. He has expressed concerns about the current Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) legislation, highlighting the complexities and uncertainties it introduces regarding land acquisition for forestry. Cushen emphasizes the need for clarity and confidence in ETS settings to foster effective participation in carbon sequestration efforts and supports finding a balance between agricultural and forestry land uses.