25 July 2013
An innovation programme that will pave the way for generating more value from forestry waste by converting it to liquid biofuels is to receive government funding through the Primary Growth Partnership.
Forestry News
Safety criticism unhelpful
19 July 2013
Forestry contractors say a safety review into the sector is being organised and derogatory comments following the death of a worker are unhelpful.
Tokoroa forest death under investigation
19 July 2013
The forestry industry has been put on notice after the sixth death of a worker this year, just three days after another accident left a worker with serious leg injuries.
NZ Wood Resene 2014 Timber Design Awards
18 July 2013
The prestigious NZ Wood Resene Timber Design Awards will be run throughout 2013 culminating in a gala event at Te Papa, Wellington, 18 March 2014.
Forest Levy takes important step
17 July 2013
An application for the introduction of a levy on harvested logs has been lodged with Associate Minister for Primary Industries Hon Jo Goodhew.
National standard sorted - now for an NES
1 July 2013
The adoption of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) standard shows that a national environmental standard is possible and the government should advance one urgently, the Green Party said today.
Axing of erosion-control planting causes concern
1 July 2013
The axing of funding for large forestry projects means trees may have to be ploughed into the ground and commitments broken, Horizons councillors fear.
Forestry Group welcomes Lotto leadership
12 June 2013
The largest forest industry group in the county – Forest Industry Contractors Association (FICA) has welcomed the market leadership shown by the New Zealand Lotteries Commission in warning its retailers to pull the synthetic cannabis and party pill drugs from their shelves ahead of the coming law change.
Wood-reinforced plastic technology for North America
10 June 2013
Scion technology that enables wood fibres to be used to reinforce polymers is to be commercialised in North America. The Crown Research Institute has agreed to extend Sonae Industria Group's exclusive European "Woodforce" licence to the other side of the Atlantic. It is also keen for New Zealand companies to commercialise the technology on its home soil.