The stretch limo of log skidders
At 9.5 metres long and 285 horsepower, the Tigercat 635H is one big mother of a skidder. And big is what Tainui Logging owner, Phil Hemopo, was looking for when he planned this new machine purchase a bit over a year ago.
“You know you are on to a good thing when a machine is out of stock and you need to order it a year in advance,” says Phil.
NZ Logger Feature Sections February 2023
Logging the Punga
This photo essay by historian, Ron Cooke, has been extracted from his book Logging the Punga which he co-authored with Audrey Walker and the late Ken Anderson. The 390...
Three-in-one compact combo
The name Henry Fear is synonymous with innovation in New Zealand forestry circles. Whether it be as an early disruptor in silviculture with mechanical planters, introd...
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Beyond the logs
Forestry is at a crossroads in Gisborne as declining contractors, economic challenges and environmental scrutiny threaten the lifeline of this vital industry...
First Biofuel Shipping to the Pacific Islands
Swire Shipping, a leading shipping company in the Asia-Pacific, has switched three of its vessels serving the South Pacific to B24 and B30 second generation ...
Flood repair costly
The fallout from recent heavy rain in Mid Canterbury could land in the vicinity of $150,000. Around 150mm of rain fell in the district over two days, causing...
Lucky logging
This month our Iron Test team visits the Catlins with Mark Farrell from Farrell Logging to test his new Komatsu 895HD Comfort Ride forwarder. Says, Iro...
Native tree study emphasises container size
A New Zealand-first study highlights Scion’s work to improve propagation and increase the production of indigenous species in nurseries. The study investigat...
Putting wood to work
Putting waste forestry wood to good use by making it available to locals who need firewood for winter was the aim of Tasman District Council’s (TDC) Charity ...
‘ReMade in Australia’
As part of its Future Made in Australia Plan, Federal Labor has announced ‘ReMade in Australia’ where products that have a minimum of 20% recycled content, 5...
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