New Name for Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF)
MAF is changing its name to reflect the new functions of the organization following its merger with NZFSA and Fisheries over the past two years.
READ MOREMAF is changing its name to reflect the new functions of the organization following its merger with NZFSA and Fisheries over the past two years.
READ MOREEarly this month it was announced that the NZ Super Fund and global investment firm GMO Renewable Resources were in discussions with Harvard Management Company over the possible purchase of Harvard's majority stake in Kaingaroa forest estate.
READ MOREScott Downs and Rob Lawrence from PF Olsen attended a function marking the purchase of the 415 hectare Kiernan Creek forest by New Zealand Carbon Farming (NZCF) last February.
READ MOREStructural Timber Innovation Co., set up by key members of the forestry industry to develop engineered construction lumber able to stand up to earthquakes, has won its first two orders for buildings in Christchurch.
READ MORENZU prices traded through April in the $7 to $8 range but fell below $7 at the end of the month and are currently trading around $6.20. This decline is a combination of a volatile European market, lack of demand domestically and increased volumes being offered on the market.
READ MOREPF Olsen is a substantial contributor to Future Forests Research (FFR), both through funding and through in-kind assistance. Research is split into several themes – Radiata Management, Diverse Species, Environment and Social, and Harvesting and Logistics.
READ MOREFuture Forests Research (FFR) is approaching its 5th anniversary on 1 October this year.
READ MOREWhile financial markets waiver with renewed concerns of Greek and other Euro-members debt, New Zealand log exporters benefit from a falling NZD and brighter prospects in global timber markets.
READ MOREYou may have seen the reappearance of the NZ Wood advertisements on TV recently with the key theme of wood's performance and environmental credentials (see NZWood Story). This is probably the most publically profiled component of what is a much broader and strategically focused campaign.
READ MOREThe New Zealand Forestry Science and Innovation Plan - January 2012 (S&I Plan) is one of a series of industry initiatives within a broader New Zealand Forest and Wood Products Industry Strategic Action Plan.
READ MOREFollowing a number of years practical forestry experience in the Nelson region, Ben Friend completed his Bachelor Forestry Science and Commerce in 2010.
READ MOREWe all know that harvesting and marketing is a challenging business at the best of times, but harvesting in the Marlborough Sounds brings its own set of unique challenges.
READ MOREHarcourts Marlborough hosted an evening on the 29th March for what they termed a "reality check on some investment options". A selection of speakers was arranged to cover a wide variety of topics.
READ MOREDespite export log prices being well off their highs of last year, and A grade being below $100/JAS m³ for several months now, many New Zealand ports and port service providers are reporting record-high log volumes.
READ MOREFuture Forests Research Ltd (FFR) recently organised a very topical workshop in Gisborne on the subject of erosion on steep lands. Attendance drew from a wide range of invitees including central government agencies, local government, several Crown Research Institutes, Federated Farmers, forestry companies and Environmental Groups.
READ MORENZU prices were relatively stable in March trading in the $7 to $8 range. We are experiencing very little activity with most holders of NZUs not prepared to sell.
READ MOREIn 2002, the Health and Safety in Employment (HSE) Amendment Act added impetus to urgency by clearly showing that '…a situation where a person's behaviour may be an actual or potential cause or source of harm to the person or another person; … resulting from … drugs, alcohol…' is a hazard that must be managed by employers.
READ MOREPF Olsen Ltd strongly supports the introduction of a levy on logs harvested to fund pan-industry good activities. While the NZFOA and Farm Forestry Association voluntary funded activities have served the industry well in the past, some changes taking place now suggest that may not be a sustainable model into the future.
READ MOREInterest in new planting has picked up in the last year or two due to an improvement in market confidence and potential additional benefits that can be gained under the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS).
READ MOREA sizeable and abrupt price drop in March is being seen by some as an early start of typical seasonal (winter) weakness in the export log market.
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