National Exotic Forest Description Just Released
The report written by the Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI) and based on a survey of 1,850 forest owners and managers, has the following key findings
READ MOREThe report written by the Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI) and based on a survey of 1,850 forest owners and managers, has the following key findings
READ MOREThe term "wall of wood" conjures up graphic images of a "tsunami-like" wave of wood rolling inevitably and menacingly into our lives and economy. Between 1992 and 1997 a massive 432,000 hectares of mainly Radiata pine was planted across New Zealand, mostly by investment syndicates.
READ MOREPhotopoint monitoring is an effective and efficient method to monitor long-term changes in native vegetation cover.
READ MOREAs business has grown, so too has the number staff at PF Olsen. Over the last few years, a number of University of Canterbury graduates have been employed by PF Olsen to fill new roles in a range of fields.
READ MOREThis month I focus on a few key points taken from the Royal Commission on the Pike River Coal Mine Tragedy and try to relate them to our own industry
READ MOREI've commented previously on the need for industry leaders in Australia to focus efforts on advocating for greater harmonisation around inter-jurisdictional regulation. But what does this mean in practice?
READ MOREPeter Clark often reminds us in his monthly column "Clarky's Comment" on how research and development is the only way to achieve long-term, sustainable competitive advantage.
READ MORETo date Future Forests Research (FFR) has relied upon its 6 monthly Member meetings and posting technical reports on its website to update industry members on useful outcomes from research programmes. Feedback from industry end users is that this has not resulted in effective and widespread uptake of key results.
READ MOREPF Olsen has been working with Te Manawa O Tuhoe Trust and their predecessors in progressing the harvesting and marketing of Te Ahimanawa Forest in the upper Ruatoki Valley in the Bay of Plenty since early 2010.
READ MOREPF Olsen is the harvest manager at the Waitangi Endowment Forest located east of Waitangi between Kerikeri and Paihia in the Bay of Islands.
READ MOREBay of Plenty Regional Council has developed the Forestry Operators' Accreditation System (FOAS) system to recognise operators who undertake forestry harvesting and earthworks activities and have adopted good environmental management practices which minimise the impact on the environment.
READ MOREThe characteristic of the log market this year has been relative stability. Last year the at-wharf-gate price of export A-grade logs fluctuated from a high of $138/JAS m³ (April) to a low of $75/JAS m³ (November).
READ MOREIn the last month NZUs traded in the $2.30 to $3.00 range. Currently they sit at around $2.80. Despite the low NZU price, the past month has been relatively eventful with a number of significant developments or announcements.
READ MOREStaying connected with science developments often provides opportunities to innovate in ways not first envisaged by those who initiated the science. In one recent example, work undertaken by NIWA to develop a Rivers Environments Classification (REC) has been applied by PF Olsen to help manage rivers and streams in the forests it manages.
READ MOREPat started working for PF Olsen in May 1976 and after 36 years of truly dedicated service was forced to retire due to illness at the beginning of May this year. Pat's retirement unfortunately was all too brief and she passed away at the beginning of September.
READ MOREBrian commenced with PF Olsen in October 1982. This year Brian retires with just over 30 year's service at PF Olsen.
READ MOREOver the past two decades New Zealand forest owners have witnessed costs of growing, harvesting and selling logs rise faster than prices received.
READ MOREAs the lenders start the slow process of unwinding another large forestry company (Gunns), it is natural that industry players start to dissect the issues around this latest collapse and think to the future, albeit with concern for the many individuals and companies that face a long and uncertain wait to find out their futures.
READ MOREFor the many home owners in New Zealand high house prices offer increased wealth and the ability to refinance and consume more. Most would acknowledge, however, that excessively high house prices have many unfavourable impacts on society and the economy
READ MOREMulti-story buildings have traditionally been the preserve of the modern building materials concrete and steel. Sky scrapers developed from the ability to erect a steel framework from which curtain walls are suspended, rather than load-bearing walls of conventional construction modern building materials.
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