14 January 2014
Workplace dangers provided food for thought for a large group of Otago forestry workers yesterday.
Forestry News
NZ Wood Resene Timber Design Awards 2014 – Stage One Finalists Announced
16 January 2014
NZ Wood are pleased to announce the finalists of the 2014 NZ Wood Resene Timber Design Awards!
China log exports triple in value in 20 years
13 January 2014
The value of New Zealand's forestry-product exports has more than doubled in the last 20 years, Statistics New Zealand said today. The export of logs to China is driving the increase.
Researcher claims she can select young trees for stiffness
8 January 2014
University of Canterbury research could revolutionise New Zealand's forest industry by screening radiata pines for strength and stability at a young age.
A year on, climate policy still a disgrace - by Brian Fallow
19 December 2013
A year ago, this column described the state of New Zealand's climate policy as a shambles and a disgrace. A year later there is no reason to eat those words.
Government Industry Agreements to strengthen biosecurity
12 December 2013
Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy has welcomed Cabinet's approval of the GIA (Government Industry Agreement) Deed as an important tool in strengthening New Zealand's biosecurity.
Bridges calls time on all except NZUs
6 December 2013
The government has decided to phase out the use of some types of Kyoto Protocol emission units within New Zealand's Emissions Trading Scheme.
Govt restructurings and funding delays linked to accident rate
3 December 2013
Forestry contractors say the restructuring of the Accident Compensation Corporation and the reorganisation of safety inspection services have contributed to an increase in logging injuries and deaths.
Forestry contractors urge all to take responsibility for safety
2 December 2013
The Forest Industry Contractors Association is urging everyone in the sector, from the big foreign owners of New Zealand plantations to individual workers, to take responsibility for improving the industry's shocking safety record.