A report commissioned by Westpac and carried out by EY and Vivid Economics has just been released that reinforces the common-sense logic that earlier action on reducing our NZ national net emissions will be less costly to the economy over the period up to 2050 than delaying action now and having to play catch-up with shock policy changes to get back on the Paris Agreement trajectory in 2030.
READ MORENew Zealand mills producing non-pruned lumber continue to work through a subdued domestic market with sales down on last year for Quarter 1. It is difficult to read the current market as some buyers may be increasing purchases before the lumber price rises in May.
READ MOREWestpac NZ recently released a Climate Change Impact Report prepared by EY assessing the impacts of climate change on the New Zealand economy. The report modelled two scenarios:
READ MOREOn the 5th and 6th March, Liam Dine and Sarah Orton attended a New Zealand Association of Resource Management (NZARM) workshop in the East Coast region. This workshop was the first of it’s kind to be run by the NZARM, and its purpose was to enhance collaboration and idea sharing between resource managers, whilst examining some real-world scenarios in the field.
READ MOREPF Olsen welcomes the addition of a significant new estate to the PF Olsen FSC Group Certification Scheme.
READ MOREWhen McKay and Olsen 32 were announced the winners of the 2017 Top Crew for Safety at the 2018 Safe Start Up breakfast a sharp looking team (dressed in their new 2018 shirt, designed by the crew) led by Mike and Denise made their way to the stage.
READ MOREWelcome Tim Williamson to the Canterbury office.
READ MOREThis well-located forest near Gisborne is offered as a single rotation forestry right only.
READ MOREAfter 19 years in the role it is time for some fresh thinking to continue the journey of the company.
READ MOREMany in the New Zealand forest industry have a “wait and see” approach to their business.
READ MORENZU prices have softened somewhat through the end of February and into March.
READ MORECongratulations to Reed Contracting Nelson Limited (Reed) who in February became one of the first contractors in the country, alongside two others, to become certified under the new SafeTree Contractor Certification scheme.
READ MOREThe forecaster Calculator is a simple forest simulation tool for radiata pine and Douglas-fir in New Zealand. It simulates the tree growth and the log products produced at a single clearfell age on a per hectare basis.
READ MOREA significant milestone has been reached in replacing methyl bromide as the standard fumigant for export logs and timber.
READ MORESaturday the 10th of March saw the 2018 FMG New Zealand Young Farmer Regional Contest for the Waikato / Bay of Plenty area held at the Agrodome in Ngongotaha.
READ MOREThe 2018 funding round for the Ministry for Primary Industries’ (MPI) Afforestation Grant Scheme (AGS) opened on the 23rd of February and closes on the 14th of May 2018.
READ MORECongratulations Sam Nuske
READ MOREA Treasury paper seeking feedback on the inclusion of Forestry Rights (FR) as sensitive land requiring approval for foreign investors under the Overseas Information Act has alarmed New Zealand forest owners.
READ MOREThere has been reduced domestic demand in New Zealand for lumber, as there seems to be a cautious approach to 2018. Sales for the unpruned grades in particular are well down on this time last year, but most mills forecast an increase in demand.
READ MOREIn December the Minister for Climate Change James Shaw announced consultation on the Zero Carbon Act will commence in May 2018 with the intention to introduce the bill to parliament by October.
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