What is the best use of erodible hill country? Abandoning commercial forestry is no more sensible than suggesting all dairy farming should cease because it puts excess N into the waterways.
READ MOREThe dramatic drop in August At-Wharf-Gate (AWG) prices for logs delivered to ports around New Zealand is the main talking point in the current market. The predominant reason for this drop in AWG prices has been the depreciation of the Chinese Yuan Renminbi (CNY) against the US Dollar (USD).
READ MOREConsultation on the Zero Carbon Bill closed on 19th July 2018. Climate Change Minister James Shaw was impressed by the level of engagement, particularly from businesses and farming leaders.
READ MOREFollowing are our six topics of recent forestry related news items that we have chosen to share with you for this month. We hope you find them informative, educational and enlightening.
READ MORESafety Champions stand out from the crowd with their commitment to keeping themselves and their workmates safe.
READ MOREEight freehold forests are offered for sale totalling almost 3,000ha with a net stocked area of 2,590ha. With exceptionally low production costs, this offers the opportunity to acquire a highly profitable forest estate.
READ MOREOnly 96km North of CentrePort and with several domestic processing facilities in the region this forest is well positioned to take advantage of domestic and International markets.
READ MOREA free seminar will be held on Wednesday 29 August - 4.30 to 6.30pm at the Whanganui Function Centre.
READ MORE"With PF Olsen involvement we ended up exceeding both the yields and price estimates by quite a margin".
READ MORESome key findings, from a recent survey carried out by NZFOA, will not surprise those of us trying to get forests harvested and trees planted right now.
READ MOREJuly’s At-Wharf-Gate (AWG) prices for logs delivered to ports around New Zealand are relatively unchanged from June prices. However, some exporters have strategically changed some prices of various grades and lengths, but the overall average price remains unchanged.
READ MOREAt the start of June consultation in regards to the Zero Carbon Bill commenced.
READ MOREFollowing are our six topics of recent forestry related news items that we have chosen to share with you for this month. We hope you find them informative, educational and enlightening.
READ MOREPF Olsen recommended to landowners who wish to be involved in forestry investment on part or all of their land.
READ MOREThis single rotation forestry right totalling 1,441 hectares of Net Stocked Area is available for purchase by way of a two-stage tender process. All pinus radiata crop with an age class predominantly 7-10 years old.
READ MOREPapahaua Forest offers a unique opportunity to secure a significant forestry right of 475 hectares in the central north island.
READ MOREFarewell Chris Berry
READ MOREOther than best practice during a harvest phase my single piece of advice to both forest landowners and to those living and cropping on the flood plains below our steep hill country is to check your insurance policies. You may need to call on them!
READ MOREThe European and USA markets continue to have strong demand for clear lumber produced by New Zealand mills. The domestic demand for clear lumber remains steady apart from the decking sector which experienced a disappointing decking season.
READ MOREThe NZ ETS Review commenced in 2015. Stage 1 of that review concluded in May 2016 with the decision to phase out the two for one surrender with full surrender obligations in place by 2019.
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