Unpruned and pruned export log prices increased $2/JAS m3 and $4/JAS m3 respectively in October. This confirms that pruned export log prices troughed last month having fallen up to $50/JAS m3 in the prior three months. The expectation is a modest continued firming trend in export log prices for the foreseeable future.
READ MOREAn update on the status of the ETS review was recently released by the Ministry for the Environment. Policy decisions following stage two are expected in mid-2017, and will require further engagement with stakeholders.
READ MOREA small group of forest industry representatives recently had a field demonstration of the Robotic Tree-to-Tree felling machine
READ MOREThis was the topic PF Olsen’s Environment Manager, Kit Richards, was asked to address as part of a three way presentation and panel discussion at the recent Resource Management Law Association Conference in Nelson.
READ MOREFor PF Olsen doing the ‘right thing’ is paramount and we are committed to the safety of everyone working in our forests and to achieve our goal – Zero – “a workplace that is free from the use of alcohol and other drugs.”
READ MOREThe forest is full of singing tui, warblers, robins and other bird life and is a great time of year to be in the bush and a clear indication of ongoing success which PF Olsen continue to support as a major sponsor.
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Forestry can contribute so much more. Most readers will be aware that the NZ forest industry has for some years been feeling that it has been disadvantaged relative to pastoral farming in respect of the ETS and land use policies and its treatment under the RMA.
READ MOREUnpruned export log prices were flat August to September and pruned export logs fell on average $2/JAS m3. It looks as though pruned export logs have now stabilised after falling more than $50/JAS m3 in the past three months.
READ MOREUSA and China have ratified the Paris Agreement, together making up around 39% of global emissions. Many other countries were likely awaiting the commitment of the world’s largest emitters before ratifying the Paris Agreement themselves. Further ratifications are expected as the year progresses, including from New Zealand.
READ MOREThe trend of tall wooden buildings taking market share from steel and concrete is likely to increase based on the high demand for tall buildings for city growth and increasing environmental awareness, especially pledges countries have made to reduce CO2 emissions to minimise climate change.
READ MOREPF Olsen and logging contractor, McKay & Olsen Ltd, Taupo have recently been awarded “joint winners” of the 2016 Erosion and Sediment Control Award for Forestry from Waikato Regional Council (WRC). The award recognised the effort made to work with Waikato Regional Council during harvesting to avoid accelerated erosion.
READ MOREThe results of a four year research programme designed to protect and future-proof the forest industry’s access to international log and sawn timber markets were recently presented to industry and government stakeholders.
READ MOREThe outcome of the most recent log price outlook is now available.
READ MOREA safety induction is an important first-step before visitors come onto any worksite, and it ensures a safe visit. It also tends to be a good gauge of general safety performance at that site.
READ MORENew Zealand’s economic and environmental performance are “joined at the hip”. We need a pure/green New Zealand image to underpin both our safe food exports and our tourism that together make up the bulk of our export earnings. However, the pure/green brand that many exporters rely upon is under threat.
READ MOREUnpruned export log prices stabilised in August after their big $8-$15/JAS m3 fall in July. Pruned export logs fell a further $5-10/JAS m3 on the back of weak demand and high stocks in China.
READ MOREMany countries are likely awaiting the commitment of some of the large emitters, like USA and China, before ratifying the Paris Agreement themselves.
READ MOREThis is a forest offering purchasers the chance to secure a naturally regenerating woodlot in a quality location.
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