This month’s comment reflects on a few days during September with a group of Kiwi forest owners and wood processors attending the 8th Global Wood Conference in Chongqing as well as meetings with China Forestry Group, NZTE and the newly reconfigured State Forestry and Grassland Administration in Beijing.
READ MOREAt Wharf Gate (AWG) prices for unpruned sawlogs delivered to ports around New Zealand in October increased by $6 to $7 per JASm3 depending upon location, log grade, and log length.
READ MOREThe NZU market seems to be suffering from a lack of liquidity at present, with both buyers and sellers retreating somewhat.
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 MOREOver the past year PF Olsen have been running a bio-oil trial with 10 crews located around New Zealand.
READ MOREAs part of its environmental certification obligations, PF Olsen continues to periodically survey the contractor workforce. The purpose is to provide information which can be used to manage any issues raised and assists with the objective of an involved, motivated and safe workforce.
READ MORE"We would have no hesitation in recommending PF Olsen to other foresters and land owners."
READ MOREIt 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.
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