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Steep learning curve at HarvestTECH 2015

11 December 2014
Analysis by Future Forests Research indicates that the proportion of the forest harvest from steep hill country in New Zealand (over 20 degrees slope) is currently 44% of the total wood harvest. Source: Timberbiz This is forecast to rise to 53% by 2016 and to over 60% by 2025. Nationa
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Nelson Forests’ data repository

04 December 2014
Nigel Brabyn drills in on a key asset of Nelson Forests – its data repository, which is set to grow exponentially as digital tools are used in logging production. Source: CIO When Mr Brabyn took on the newly created role of business performance analyst at Nelson Forests Limited (NFL),
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NZ to export wood without methyl bromide

04 December 2014
After a successful trial last summer, a program aimed at reducing the use of methyl bromide has been opened up to exporters. Source: Radio New Zealand Methyl bromide is an ozone depleting gas used to fumigate logs and other timber products and is the main treatment for exports to Aust
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Inquest into Murupara forestry worker’s death

04 December 2014
The death of a Murupara forestry worker has been described by the Rotorua coroner as the “most unfortunate and tragic accident” at an inquest held in Rotorua into the death of 63-year-old father of four David Charles Beamsley. Source: New Zealand Herald Mr Beamsley, who wa
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China’s demand to pick up in 2016

04 December 2014
China put the brakes on log imports this year after excess supply resulted in a build-up in its ports. Source: Radio New Zealand The report, by the market analysts AgriHQ, said migration from rural to urban areas in China would maintain the demand for construction. Analyst Ivan Luketi
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Limited benefits for wood products in Korean FTA

27 November 2014
The Wood Council of NZ (Woodco) said tariffs would continue to restrict trade in processed wood products despite the signing of a FTA with South Korea. Source: Timberbiz “We know how hard Government negotiators have strived to achieve a high quality deal with Korea. For the forest ind
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Reefton firm to salvage windblown timber

11 November 2014
A Reefton company has won the first contract to salvage cyclone-damaged, native timber on the West Coast. Source: Stuff.co.nz. New Zealand Sustainable Forest Products Ltd (NZSFP) will be allowed to take 600 cubic metres of rimu and 100 cubic metres of red beech from the Grey Valley ar
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American Hardwoods in New Zealand

28 October 2014
The American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) is partnering with global wood specialists for a New Zealand seminar series in November. Source: Timberbiz American timber industry expert Criswell Davis will visit New Zealand in November to speak on the topic of Designing with American Har
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Stump to Pump study concluded

28 October 2014
  In New Zealand, work by two recently completed Primary Growth Partnership (PGP) programs will pave the way for future efforts towards a potential biofuels industry in New Zealand from forestry residues and reduced emissions from the fumigant methyl bromide. Source: Biofuels Dig
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Maori forest owners to maximise returns

28 October 2014
Now is the time for Maori forestry owners to maximise the returns on their assets, a meeting of more than 100 Maori forest owners and others associated with the forestry industry were told at a meeting in Moerewa. Source: New Zealand Herald A big crowd of over 100 Maori owners and oth
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