Forest Talk

The sales of another six farms have been approved for conversion to forestry under the special forestry test by the Overseas Investment Office (OIO).

While the Government is currently reviewing the test (introduced in 2018 to encourage more tree planting), sales are continuing.

The majority of the farm will be planted in rotation forest in the next two years with harvest taking place in 27 to 30 years.

The sales include Gisborne's Maunga-O-Rangi Statio..... more

National Road Carriers (NRC) has announced the secondment of Shafraz Khan and Pamela Bonney to the Board – providing specialist strategic support in law and commerce.  

NRC Chair, John Baillie, says ensuring the right expertise sits on the Board is critical to the ongoing success of the organisation. At a time where the organisation is undertaking significant business transformation, the current board vacancies provide the opportunity to bring governance expe..... more

Scion is contributing to the fight against SARS-CoV-2 by helping develop and manufacture an experimental COVID-19 vaccine.

CVC (COVID-19 Vaccine Corporation), formed by New Zealand experts in vaccine development and biotechnology, is working on a vaccine against SARS-CoV-2, which causes COVID-19.

CVC has designed vaccine antigens that create cell-mediated immune responses specifically to SARS-CoV-2. It is one of the few vaccines of this type being developed ..... more

A 50-storey hybrid timber tower in Perth, comprising 245 apartments promises to be the world’s tallest timber building if the $350-million development application lodged by Melbourne’s Grange Development is approved.

The plans, for the City of South Perth at 6 Charles Street, envisage a height of almost 183 metres. The development, to be known as C6, will lay claim to be the tallest timber building in the world, outreaching Atlassian’s approved skyscraper in Sydne..... more

Australia’s forest industries welcome the Federal Government’s announcement allowing forest growers to spend almost $1 million extra into biosecurity research and development each year, says Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) Growers Chamber Chair, Dr Andrew Jacobs.

“Research and development in forestry is more important than ever as government and industry seek to manage timber shortages and harness the power of timber and fibre for new carbon friendly..... more

The increasing frequency and severity of flooding events across the country is highlighting the critical importance of Te Uru Rākau – New Zealand Forest Service’s erosion control initiatives.  

“Loss of productive land through erosion has a significant impact on the environment, economy and local communities. So, while we can’t prevent storms and floods happening, we can help mitigate against the impacts on people and livelihoods from slips and erosion, in pa..... more