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Biosecurity in NZ questioned

04 June 2018
The recent arrival of myrtle rust in New Zealand has led many to question whether our biosecurity system is really world-class, particularly in keeping plant diseases out of the country. Sources: Timberbiz, Scoop Media NZ New evidence from the Bio-Protection Research Centre, and publi
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Casting a new light on wooden splints

31 May 2018
A biodegradable material for casts and splints is having its debut trial in New Zealand. Source: Stuff NZ A compostable cast is set to break the mould on its debut trial in New Zealand. Made from sustainable wood chips and biodegradable plastic, Woodcast is a mouldable material for ca
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Kuru two time winner at NZ Forestry Awards 2018

31 May 2018
The 2018 Eastland Wood Council Forestry Awards were a record-breaker across the board, and fittingly produced the first two-time supreme winner. Source: Timberbiz Ricky Kuru from Kuru Contracting was toasted by more than 500 guests at the awards dinner as the Eastland Wood Council Ski
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Forest industry reputation damaged by harvest residues 

31 May 2018
The successful prosecution of a forest management company by the Marlborough District Council has been endorsed by the Forest Owners Association of New Zealand. Source: Timberbiz Merrill and Ring has been fined NZ$39,000 and ordered to pay an additional NZ$20,000 in reparations by the
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More workers needed in Northland NZ

29 May 2018
Northland needs at least 74 new forestry workers to replace those retiring or changing jobs in one of the fastest growing sectors in the region, an industry trainer says. Source: New Zealand Herald Competenz chief executive Fiona Kingsford said demand for forestry workers this year al
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NZ iwi forced to keep growing pine forests

29 May 2018
A Nelson-based iwi says it has to keep growing pine forests in the Maitai Valley near Nelson, even though it wants some of the land for other things. Source: Radio New Zealand Ngāti Koata said a recent decision by the Nelson City Council to cut some of its forestry operations has high
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Environmental standards may lead to use of consultants

24 May 2018
The launch of environmental standards in New Zealand for plantation forestry will ensure uniformity across councils, but may lead to an increase in the use of consultants. Sources: Otago Daily Times, New Zealand Herald, Southern Rural Life Rural consultants and rare galaxiids could be
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Westpac study shows NZ forestry slow down

22 May 2018
New Zealand’s forestry sector has had a stellar two to three years, with China soaking up the country’s logs as fast as they could be sent there. However, Westpac industry economist Paul Clark explains clouds are gathering. Source: Otago Daily Times New Zealand’s forestry owners
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Sumitomo Forestry NZ posts record profit

16 May 2018
Sumitomo Forestry NZ, the local unit of the Japanese timber conglomerate, posted a record profit last year after buying the timber plantations of US forestry investor Hancock in 2016 to secure more supply for its wood processing plant. Source: ShareChat NZ The timber company posted a
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Nelson Council retires one fifth of forestry blocks

16 May 2018
Nelson City Council is retiring more than a fifth of its forestry blocks and building a wetland along the Maitai River, in response to concerns about the environmental impact of forestry practices locally and nationwide. Source: Stuff NZ The council released Niwa research, linking pin
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