12 December 2019
An update on the Reform of Vocational Education from FOA, FFA, FICA, and Competenz
Forestry News
Forest Research Awards emphasise range of challenges in tree science
16 October 2019
Joint Media Release with Forest Growers Research
Researchers in fields as diverse as nitrogen movement in forest soils, to the designer of a grapple on a helicopter to collect forest slash from vulnerable slopes, have been recognised at the Forest Growers Research Awards at Te Papa in Wellington (eds -Tuesday 15 October).
Forest industry says Te Uru Rākau expansion vital for coherent forest development
17 May 2019
Forest industry leaders say the pre-Budget announcement by Forestry Minister Shane Jones of additional regional resources for Te Uru Rākau is potentially of great benefit to regional New Zealand.
Opportunities Party identifies safe, valuable use of genetic technology
2 May 2019
Joint Media Release with Federated Farmers
The Forest Owners Association and Federated Farmers congratulate The Opportunities Party for its balanced and sensible gene editing policy, which recognises the significant economic and environmental benefits gene editing technology can provide.
Call for foresters to vote on levy order
16 April 2019
The Chair of the Forest Growers Levy Trust, Geoff Thompson, says a positive vote in the current levy referendum is vital to maintain the support of government funding for the industry.
Emissions Trading announcement is incentive for farmers to plant trees
28 March 2019
Forest owners believe the just announced reform of the Emissions Trading Scheme will encourage farm foresters and hill country pastoral farmers to plant more trees.
PCE Report needs clarity from government
26 March 2019
Forest Owners want clarity for what New Zealand plantation forestry is expected to deliver on climate change targets.
Wood Council of New Zealand - General Meeting 20 October 2018
24 October 2018
Senior executives of the wood industry meet on 20 October in Auckland and recommitted to the objectives of a pan-industry Association of associations.
New requirements for legality documents for wood products exports to Korea from 1 October 2018 – information from MPI
27 August 2018
From 1 October 2018, the Republic of Korea will require importers of specified wood products to submit documentation to Korea’s Customs agency to verify the legality of forestry products.