LRFT administer eighty-five Maori Land blocks - these land blocks are situated in the Maori Land District of Aotea - some have major conservation areas in accordance with principles of Kaitiakitanga of protecting Lake Taupo, Lake Rotoaira and associated rivers and tributaries.

The land blocks of LRFT are divided into three categories:

First Schedule Blocks
These blocks were included in the Trust for afforestation. Most of these were suitable for afforestation and were leased to the Crown and planted. They are now gradually being released from that Lease. While some blocks and parts of blocks proved to be unsuitable for afforestation, together they contributed to the viability and environmental management of Rotoaira Forest. All these blocks share in the distribution of forestry income.

Second Schedule Blocks
These blocks are situated on the shores of Lake Rotoaira. They are in their natural state and are not part of the lease or developed in forest.

Third Schedule Blocks
These blocks are referred to as the Desert Road Blocks, due to their location – to the east of Mounts Tongariro, Ngauruhoe and Ruapehu. The high altitude proved unsuitable for afforestation – the Trust continually looks for other uses for these lands.

The Maori Land Court maintains all Maori Land ownership records.