Clarky's Comment - June 2012, Health and Safety
As one of New Zealand's largest primary sectors the people of New Zealand are looking to the forest industry to help improve New Zealand's economic performance and living standards.
READ MOREAs one of New Zealand's largest primary sectors the people of New Zealand are looking to the forest industry to help improve New Zealand's economic performance and living standards.
READ MORENZU prices were relatively stable through May trading in the $5.90 to $6.30 range and currently trading around $6.20. There was very little reported activity leading up to the 31 May, being the final date for emitters to surrender units for their 2011 emissions.
READ MOREThe Steep Slope Harvesting program supported by the Primary Growth Partnership continues to make good progress.
READ MOREThe export log market continued to post price increases, predominantly exchange rate driven and, sadly, a major domestic sawmill in the North Island, Ahead Lumber (near Pokeno), goes into receivership.
READ MOREWetlands are one of the rarest ecosystem groups in New Zealand. They were disproportionately affected by clearance for agricultural production, being common on fertile lowland valley floors and plains.
READ MOREThe following came from HSBC's Weekly Shipping commentary…
READ MOREIt is PF Olsen's view that the proposals put forward by the government in response to last year's Caygill Review will do nothing to encourage investment in the forestry sector.
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.
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