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Recognising innovation in the bush
Carterton forestry company, Farman Turkington Forestry, won both the Harcourts Hamill Realty Innovation Award and the Trust House Supreme Award late last year for their ground-breaking approaches to environmental standards and land stewardship.
This success at the Spark Business Hub Wairarapa Awards, hosted by Business Wairarapa, follows their Micro Innovation forestry competition win against 18 other nominees for their ‘Blaze it Bridge’ design..... more

Young Professional Foresters Exchange Programme 2025
The Young Professional Foresters’ Exchange Programme offers a unique opportunity for rising leaders in forestry to participate in a three-month paid international work placement, to share knowledge and gain hands-on experience in international practices.
From March to May 2025, these young professionals will bring their expertise, curiosity, and passion to their host organisations. In turn, the host employers will gain fresh perspectives and insights..... more

A “blunt instrument” undermining forestry
New rules limiting farm to forestry conversions under the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) are set to have dire consequences for forest growers in New Zealand and the country’s ability to meet its climate change targets, says the New Zealand Forest Owners Association (FOA).
Announced last week by Forestry Minister Todd McClay, the new rules will see a moratorium placed on exotic forestry registrations for Land Use Classifications (LUC) 1 to 5 and an an..... more

Carbon tax “best” for lower emissions and the economy
A carbon tax is the most effective way for New Zealand to cut emissions while supporting a stable economy, according to a recent University of Auckland study.
The study compares the effects of three environmental policies on New Zealand’s economy - carbon taxes, emissions trading schemes and emission intensity targets. It also explores environmental impacts on the economy by factoring in how pollution spreads across regions.
The researchers behind the pr..... more

Clamp down on trade in illegally harvested timber
Consultation on operational details to implement New Zealand’s legal harvest assurance system to combat trade in illegally harvested timber, began last month, says Forestry Minister, Todd McClay.
“The system will limit the risk of importing illegally harvested timber and provide the international market with confidence in New Zealand’s timber and timber products,” Mr McClay says.
“As markets increasingly demand verifiable assurances, this syste..... more

“Mate, where are your gloves?”
Ensuring consistent use of protective gear is crucial for worker safety. According to Safetree a significant portion of work-related injuries and fatalities could be prevented with proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Hazards faced in the forestry industry can result from movement of trees and machinery, chainsaw use, varying terrain and unstable underfoot conditions, and adverse weather conditions and high winds among others. Co..... more
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