08 May 2009
Greater central Government direction and closer alignment with other legislation are the key objectives of the Government’s second phase of reform of the Resource Management Act, Environment Minister Nick Smith announced today.
Forestry News
Forest industry performs at safety awards
14 May 2009
A Tokoroa-based logging company has won a national health & safety award in recognition for its safe workplace practices. The FOA Health & Safety committee was a finalist in a related award.Another Australian forestry scheme in trouble
18 May 2009
Australia largest forestry investment scheme has been put into administration owing more than 40,000 investors up to $4 billion.Jan Bolton runner-up in national award
18 May 2009
Jan Bolton of Kaingaroa Roading Contractors Ltd, Murupara, was one of two runners-up in the Rural Women New Zealand Enterprising Rural Woman Award 2009. The awards were presented at Parliament on Friday 15 May.Socio-economic study positive for Oz forestry
26 May 2009
The Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has released a new study into the socio-economic impacts of forestry in Australia.MfE funding reprioritised
28 May 2009
The government is increasing funding for its environmental priorities in 2009/10, including the reform of the Resource Management Act, the development of the Emissions Trading Scheme and the development of freshwater policy.Major boost for primary sector innovation
28 May 2009
Significant investment in primary sector growth and innovation is a feature of Budget 2009. Agriculture and Forestry Minister David Carter today announced funding of $190 million over four years for the new Primary Growth Partnership. When fully operating in 2012/13, the partnership will see the Government investing $70 million annually in primary sector innovation.Wood laminates greener and cheaper than steel
04 June 2009
The engineered wood product Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) has a lower carbon footprint than steel and is cheaper to use, according to an independent environmental study by Scion. The study, commissioned by Carter Holt Harvey Woodproducts, compared the design of an 1800m2 warehouse made using LVL wood products with one constructed of steel. The research confirmed that the carbon footprint of LVL is only 56% that of steel.Increased opportunities for Southern North Island forest industry
05 June 2009
An increase in wood availability after 2016 for the Southern North Island will lead to increased opportunities for the sector, say the authors of the latest wood availability forecast report.