It bothers me that not many of our young school leavers know much about the forestry industry. Reliance on tabloid-style media and 30-second TV sound bites reporting negative stories about our industry is hardly the way to learn about forestry career opportunities.
READ MORERather than attempt an article in my first week with PF Olsen, I thought an introduction would be more appropriate.
READ MOREAt Wharf Gate (AWG) prices for unpruned sawlogs delivered to ports around New Zealand in September increased by $4 to $6 per JASm3 depending upon location and grade.
READ MOREThe 2015 ETS review was concluded in mid 2017 with clear calls to strengthen the scheme and improve its stability and predictability. Further consultation is now underway on an improved framework for the ETS and a better ETS for forestry.
READ MOREFollowing are our six topics of recent forestry related news items that we have chosen to share with you for this month. We hope you find them informative, educational and enlightening.
READ MOREClimate change is causing an increased frequency of more intense storm events and greater effort must be taken to reduce the risk of woody material moving downstream on to neighbouring land.
READ MOREAn application to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for registration of (Ethanedinitrile) EDN for log fumigation was submitted to the EPA in July 2017.
READ MOREThe partners of this 36 hectare block particularly valued David Thode's (PF Olsen Regional Manager) professionalism and experience and his contribution to the success of the venture.
READ MOREWhat is the best use of erodible hill country? Abandoning commercial forestry is no more sensible than suggesting all dairy farming should cease because it puts excess N into the waterways.
READ MOREThe dramatic drop in August At-Wharf-Gate (AWG) prices for logs delivered to ports around New Zealand is the main talking point in the current market. The predominant reason for this drop in AWG prices has been the depreciation of the Chinese Yuan Renminbi (CNY) against the US Dollar (USD).
READ MOREConsultation on the Zero Carbon Bill closed on 19th July 2018. Climate Change Minister James Shaw was impressed by the level of engagement, particularly from businesses and farming leaders.
READ MOREFollowing are our six topics of recent forestry related news items that we have chosen to share with you for this month. We hope you find them informative, educational and enlightening.
READ MORESafety Champions stand out from the crowd with their commitment to keeping themselves and their workmates safe.
READ MOREEight freehold forests are offered for sale totalling almost 3,000ha with a net stocked area of 2,590ha. With exceptionally low production costs, this offers the opportunity to acquire a highly profitable forest estate.
READ MOREOnly 96km North of CentrePort and with several domestic processing facilities in the region this forest is well positioned to take advantage of domestic and International markets.
READ MOREA free seminar will be held on Wednesday 29 August - 4.30 to 6.30pm at the Whanganui Function Centre.
READ MORE"With PF Olsen involvement we ended up exceeding both the yields and price estimates by quite a margin".
READ MORESome key findings, from a recent survey carried out by NZFOA, will not surprise those of us trying to get forests harvested and trees planted right now.
READ MOREJuly’s At-Wharf-Gate (AWG) prices for logs delivered to ports around New Zealand are relatively unchanged from June prices. However, some exporters have strategically changed some prices of various grades and lengths, but the overall average price remains unchanged.
READ MOREAt the start of June consultation in regards to the Zero Carbon Bill commenced.
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