Robots could soon take over dangerous forestry jobs
07 December 2017
Some of the most dangerous and labour intensive jobs in the primary sector could soon be done by robots. Source: RNZ Researchers from Lincoln Agritech, Scion, and several universities around the country are working to develop robots that can be trained to work alongside people in the
Continue Reading →Forest owners say below minimum wage rates ‘unacceptable’
07 December 2017
New Zealand’s Forest Owners Association has taken a strong stand on pay rate breaches by forest planting contractors. Source: Timberbiz FOA President Peter Clark said a recent MBIE audit of pay rates and conditions in three forest regions has revealed what appeared to be widespr
Continue Reading →NZ policy of genuine benefit
30 November 2017
Forestry Minister Shane Jones says overseas investment in forestry that brings genuine benefits to New Zealand’s economy and its environment will be welcomed by the Government. Sources: Timberbiz, Scoop NZ Mr Jones says he is pleased with the inclusion of a Forestry Directive in the n
Continue Reading →Piloting a drone revolution
30 November 2017
At the just completed ForestTECH 2017 series, we heard from major forestry companies in both New Zealand and Australia that are investing heavily in drones, training in-company pilots and using the technology operationally across their estates. Source: Timberbiz Timberlands who manage
Continue Reading →Small scale foresters should check timber prices
30 November 2017
Small-scale forest owners are being encouraged to check what local timber processors can offer before they sell their woodlots. Source: Otago Daily Times While the New Zealand Farm Forestry Association accepted growers had the “absolute right” to sell their trees to their best advanta
Continue Reading →Change for forestry safety
30 November 2017
A major step change must occur to take mechanisation to a whole new level to help improve forestry safety, a forestry safety seminar has heard. Source: New Zealand Herald Forest Enterprises’ Dan Fraser, who has been involved in the forestry industry in New Zealand for close to two dec
Continue Reading →Work to do to plant a billion trees in NZ
23 November 2017
The forestry industry needs to highlight career and economic opportunities if it is to meet a government proposal to plant a billion trees nationally in the next decade, a Taranaki forestry consultant has said. Source: Stuff NZ Regional Development Minister Shane Jones released an amb
Continue Reading →Log prices drive harvesting in NZ
23 November 2017
High logs prices are being driven by the domestic market and Chinese exports. These logs are stacked for export at the Taranaki port. Source: Stuff NZ Foresters are taking advantage of strong log prices coming from demand for New Zealand logs in China. Canterbury forestry consultant
Continue Reading →Slow down wood supply in New Zealand
23 November 2017
A forestry consultant is calling for the New Zealand forest industry to shorten the harvesting period for radiata pine trees to plug a predicted slow-down of wood supply. Source: Radio NZ From planting to chopping down a tree usually takes between 25 to 30 years. Consultant Graham Wes
Continue Reading →Kiwis beat Aussies at Timbersports
08 November 2017
The STIHL TIMBERSPORTS world championship is over: On November 3 in the Håkons Hall in Lillehammer, New Zealand won the team world championship ahead of Poland and Australia. Source: Business Insider On Saturday, New Zealand’s Jason Wynyard successfully defended his title in the
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