Log Market - May
Despite a strengthening NZD, the At Wharf Gate (AWG) prices for export logs in May increased an average of $13 per JASm3 from April prices.
READ MOREDespite a strengthening NZD, the At Wharf Gate (AWG) prices for export logs in May increased an average of $13 per JASm3 from April prices.
READ MORENZU pricing has remained stable through April, with little interest to buy or sell coming across our desk.
READ MOREAround the country many Regional and District Councils are currently going through the process of updating their long term plans (and possibly other plans as well). While the Environmental Team at PF Olsen does it’s best to ensure that we read and submit on anything that we think will impact your forests, it is also helpful if you read and submit on your local plan/s as well.
READ MOREOn site and online 16-19 June
READ MOREWith financial support from Forest Grower Research, Scion has developed machine learning algorithms to detect wilding conifers infestations by using remote sensing platforms like drones (for smaller scale assessments of infestations) and manned airplanes (for large regional surveys).
READ MOREHarvesting approaches and access to cost effective technology for small woodlot owners can be challenging.
READ MOREAs part of the ongoing Resilient Forests research programme, Scion together with Forest Growers Research (FGR) is undertaking a study on “Risk perception and climate change adaptation”.
READ MORESouthern North Island Forestry Awards, Contractor of the Year
READ MOREDomestic prices for structural and industrial logs increased up to $5 per tonne in many regions in response to the recent price increase for export logs. Prices for pruned logs have remained relatively stable in the North Island with small increases in the South Island.
READ MOREEvery year PF Olsen staff manage and carry out aerial spraying operations across many thousands of hectares of land. Aerial spraying operations cover both forested land (releasing of newly planted areas; Dothistroma control / other sprays for forest health) and bare land in preparation of planting (weed control). From a forestry perspective, aerial spraying operations are one of the more potentially risky operations undertaken, until a forest is harvested.
READ MOREPrices have stabilised during late March and into April after the drop immediately following the inaugural Government auction. Trading has hovered pretty close to $37.00 for the past two weeks.
READ MOREMarch AWG prices remained the same as February prices. Increased shipping costs for logs to China was mostly covered by increased CFR sale prices. There was little movement in domestic log prices as we come to the end of Quarter 1. April AWG prices will be determined by the relative rises of log prices and shipping costs, while currency movement will also have an impact.
READ MORETe Uru Rakau has begun consultation on changes to ETS Forestry Regulations that determine how recent ETS changes will be implemented.
READ MOREDomestic demand for logs and sawn timber remains strong as wood processors around the country struggle to keep up with demand for sawn timber. Most log processors received price increases for domestic sawn timber products in February.
READ MOREAs has been publicised widely in NZ media over the last couple of days, the Climate Change Commission released their draft report to the government on Sunday 31 January.
READ MOREThe Farm Forestry New Zealand Association has their annual conference coming up in March and Innovatek has their Carbon Forestry 21 conference in June. PF Olsen is supportive of both these events.
READ MOREMerry Christmas from the Team at PF Olsen
READ MOREDomestic demand for logs and sawn timber is strong as wood processors around the country struggle to keep up with demand for sawn timber.
READ MOREAccess to fit-for-purpose online calculators is an important part of routine small and large-scale forestry.
READ MOREManaging risk associated with New Zealand’s largely monoculture plantation forestry sector is a key component of the Forest Growers Science and Innovation Strategy.
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