Transport and Roading - New Zealand Forest Owners Association

Log Transport Safety Improvement Plan - 2024-2025

RosemaryM@nzfoa.org.nz (Rosemary McFadyen) — Wed, 28 May 2025 13:15:21 +1200

New Zealand Forest Road Engineering Manual Appendix - 2025

RosemaryM@nzfoa.org.nz (Rosemary McFadyen) — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 14:15:41 +1300

This is an Appendix to the New Zealand Forest Owners Road Engineering Manual, titled "Forest Roads for High Productivity Motor Vehicle with Two Drive Axle Log

Trucks."

The original 2020 Forest Road Engineering Manual was developed to ensure that roads, water crossings, and related infrastructure in New Zealand's plantation forests are fit for

purpose and adhere to high environmental standards. However, the design tables and specifications were created prior to the advent of High Productivity Motor Vehicles (HPMVs),

which have different requirements compared to the older configurations.

This appendix provides guidance and commentary on planning and constructing in-forest roads to accommodate HPMV vehicles.

Log Transport Safety Improvement Plan - 2023-2024

RosemaryM@nzfoa.org.nz (Rosemary McFadyen) — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 12:59:05 +1300

NZ Forest Road Engineering Manual (Operators Guide) - 2020

(Anonymous) — Tue, 09 Jun 2020 10:56:51 +1200

The companion publication to the Roading Manual.

NZ Forest Road Engineering Manual - 2020

(Anonymous) — Mon, 08 Jun 2020 16:21:38 +1200

The FOA is strongly committed to assisting its members to achieve the highest standards of plantation forestry practice. This is reflected in the fully revised edition of the Road Engineering Manual first published in 1999 by the former Logging Industry Research Association (LIRA). This 2020 edition is the result of a major rewrite of the 2012 version. It contains much needed erosion and sediment control guidance, introduces new materials and methods, and describes best practice construction techniques in line with current regulation and environmental requirements.

This PDF has been updated with Appendix titled "Forest Roads for High Productivity Motor Vehicle with Two Drive Axle Log Trucks." (updated 2024), it is 8.8 MB.

Please note hard copies of the NZ Forest Road Engineering Manual are no longer available, however you can down the PDF's from this website if need be.

The Impact of Land Use on Pavement Wear (April 2017)

(Anonymous) — Fri, 13 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +1200

In 2016 the RCA Forum commissioned a study to quantify the impacts of land use patterns on pavement wear. This report uses the findings of two draft papers that were prepared as part of that study to develop a methodology for calculating the pavement wear implications of different land uses at the district level.

Guidelines for equitable funding of pavement maintenance for low volume roads - July 2017

RosemaryM@nzfoa.org.nz (Rosemary McFadyen) — Wed, 21 Mar 2018 07:52:45 +1300

Guidance on setting equitable targeted or differential rates for funding pavement maintenance activities

Analysis of Log Transport Operator Survey on 50MAX and HPMV Use - September 2017

RosemaryM@nzfoa.org.nz (Rosemary McFadyen) — Sat, 03 Feb 2018 19:03:56 +1300

Published September 2017 - TERNZ Report - The transportation group of the New Zealand Forest Owners Association (NZFOA) wish to get a better understanding of the factors influencing the rate of uptake of 50MAX and High Productivity Motor Vehicles (HPMVs) by the log transport sector.

Analysis of Changes in Log Truck Fleet Size - 2013-2016 - May 2017

RosemaryM@nzfoa.org.nz (Rosemary McFadyen) — Sat, 03 Feb 2018 19:01:01 +1300

TERNZ Report - The analysis in this report covers the period from 2013-2016 inclusive and overlaps the most recent previous study by one year. The methodology used in this study is the same as that used in this most recent study with some additional analysis to determine HPMV numbers. Repeating the analysis for 2013 provides a check on the consistency of the data extraction process

Cleaner, Safer and More Efficient - October 2009

(Anonymous) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 13:00:00 +1300

FOA Position Paper - Why heavier and longer trucks are needed on New Zealand roads

Frame report into district roading - September 2003

(Anonymous) — Fri, 26 Sep 2003 12:00:00 +1200

A review of issues relating to the use of district roads for the transportation of forest harvest. Report prepared by Frame Group Ltd for FOA

Forest Owners Public Responsibilities for Forestry Roads - December 2001

(Anonymous) — Mon, 24 Dec 2001 13:00:00 +1300

This publication was designed to provide information to forest owners on their legal responsibilities and obligations and on measures they can take to mitigate their exposure to possible prosecution in the event of a mishap occurring to a member of the public using a forestry road

Log truck safety 0800 number - August 2001

(Anonymous) — Mon, 20 Aug 2001 12:00:00 +1200

Letter to association members from Chief Exexutive about new 0800 plates

The Forest Roading Manual LIRO - January 1999

(Anonymous) — Tue, 26 Jan 1999 13:00:00 +1300

This manual is based on a comprehensive literature search of New Zealand and overseas information on unsealed and forest roads. New and innovative practices and procedures have been identified through consultation with roading engineers, supervisors and other associated personnel. The Forest Roading Manual covers all aspects of the planning, design, construction and maintenance of unsealed forest roads. It has been prepared for people who have only a limited civil engineering background.

The publication is not intended to replace any existing operational instructions in the various road construction agencies or forest companies. Rather, it is intended to fill a void by providing, in one document, information on well understood techniques as well as the latest developments and practices for unsealed roads.

During 2011 an updated manual will be published