Technical - New Zealand Forest Owners Association

Transpower - Electricity Lines Information

(Anonymous) — Wed, 05 Apr 2017 00:00:34 +1200

Information from Transpower

Transpower has works such as powerlines, towers through plantation forests. Generally works existing prior to 1988 have statutory protection under the Electricity Act 1993.

There are a number of guides/regulations that are applicable to activities around Trustpower works including the National Environmental Standards for Electricity Transmission Activities Regulations 2009

Transpower have provided a number of web links to their guide documents. These are included in the attached PDF.

Guidelines on safe working around power lines.

These guidelines have been produced in conjunction wih FICA, forestry companies, and Transpower.

SafeTree guidelines website.

Includes a PDF for Forestry Safety Guidelines. (PDF download 282 kb).

Value of Plants - MPI Report October 2016

(Anonymous) — Fri, 04 Nov 2016 02:00:00 +1300

The Ministry of Primary Industries has published a report placing the value of radiata pine third in the list of plant species of value to New Zealand.

Guidelines on Accessing the Corridor

RosemaryM@nzfoa.org.nz (Rosemary McFadyen) — Fri, 12 Aug 2016 00:00:00 +1200

You can find all information about accessing the corridor at the following link http://www.kiwirail.co.nz/in-the-community/accessing-the-corridor

Grant of Right required for a Private Level Crossing

RosemaryM@nzfoa.org.nz (Rosemary McFadyen) — Wed, 10 Aug 2016 00:00:00 +1200

Relevant clauses from the Railways Act

RosemaryM@nzfoa.org.nz (Rosemary McFadyen) — Tue, 09 Aug 2016 12:00:00 +1200

A template of a Grant of Right

RosemaryM@nzfoa.org.nz (Rosemary McFadyen) — Tue, 09 Aug 2016 12:00:00 +1200

Approved Tower Inspectors - December 2005

(Anonymous) — Thu, 15 Dec 2005 13:00:00 +1300

The Occupational Health and Safety Service of the Department of Labour requirement that Yarder Towers be certified annually as being fit for purpose has prompted industry in conjunction with Forest Industries Training to develop the ‘Best Practice Guidelines for Maintenance Inspections of Yarder Towers ’

Viewpoint Method Field Manual - March 2005

(Anonymous) — Wed, 23 Mar 2005 12:00:00 +1200

The CHH Viewpoint Condition Survey has been designed specifically to utilise the skill and expertise of New Zealand Forest Health Assessors (FHAs). The authors insist that Forest Health Condition Assessment, as described in this manual, be carried out only by qualified Forest Health Assessors, as opposed to forestry co-ordinators, technical crews, or otherwise. A definition of a qualified FHA, in the authors' view, is described below:

FHAs are qualified by conforming to both of the following criteria:
Have obtained a current (New Zealand) National Certificate in Forest Health Surveillance
Are being continually trained, coached and updated (in New Zealand) by experienced Forest Health Assessors / Forest Entomologists / Forest Pathologists, as part of their professional development.

The authors insist that no Forest Health Condition assessments, as described in this manual, be undertaken by untrained assessors. No responsibility is taken by the authors, for the incorrect use and application the following Condition Survey methodology.

Untreated Douglas-fir (New Zealand Oregon) in Building Construction - May 2004

(Anonymous) — Thu, 15 Jul 2004 12:00:00 +1200

This document aims to provide adequate documentation to satisfy the requirements of Territorial Authorities in approving an “Alternative Solution” for Douglas-fir (New Zealand Oregon) in building construction under the verification method B2/VM1.This documentation will be progressively upgraded to strengthen the case for New Zealand Oregon (NZO) for building construction as further research results and endorsements are obtained

The "Alternative Solution" Douglas-fir - March 2004

(Anonymous) — Tue, 30 Mar 2004 12:00:00 +1200

External Wall Frame Timber Recommendations - Assessment Criteria for an Alternative Solution for Untreated Doglas-fir

Funding for Industry Good Activities Levy Consultation - March 2004

(Anonymous) — Tue, 30 Mar 2004 12:00:00 +1200

The New Zealand Forest Industries Council, the New Zealand Forest Owners Association and the New Zealand Farm Forestry Association (FFA) have engaged Jaakko Pty Consulting to undertake a forestry industry consultation process. The aim of this assignment was to determine attitudes and opinions of stakeholders in the forestry sector relating to the possible introduction of a commodity levy to be used to promote the development of the industry.