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NZ Women in Forestry Conference

New Zealand will be holding its Women in Forestry Conference from 30 April – 2 May 2020 in Whangamata. The Women in Forestry conference will bring together women in the NZ Forestry industry, to connect, learn and share experiences. Source: Timberbiz The third event of its kind, the co
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Consortium to map extent of forest loss in NZ

Wellington, New Zealand technology start-up Lynker Analytics has been selected by the NZ Ministry for the Environment to lead a consortium including UAV Mapping NZ and Carbon Forest Services to inventory the extent of forest loss in New Zealand during 2017 and 2018. Source: Timberbiz
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CHH consults staff on closure of Whangarei sawmill

Carter Holt Harvey says it has begun consulting staff at its Whangarei sawmill about the potential closure of that site. It is understood the sawmill employs about 111 staff. Source: Timberbiz “Following a major upgrade to increase productivity at our Kawerau sawmill, our Kawerau and
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NZ forestry downs tools due to Coronavirus

Forestry crews across New Zealand have downed tools, as contractors close operations due to the Coronavirus. China is by far the largest and most important market for New Zealand’s export logs and by value New Zealand earns half its export income from China. Source: Timberbiz It comes
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NZ pulp exports rise as prices stumble

New Zealand’s pulp exports rose 7.2% year-ended November 2019, at the same time as average export prices fell more than 32% in New Zealand dollar terms. Sources: Timberbiz, IndustryEdge Exports for the year totalled 960,830 tonnes, with the average price in November falling to NZDFob6
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NZ government called out on Wood Procurement policy

Chief executives from more than 50 companies representing more than 10,000 New Zealand employees have signed an open letter calling on the government to honour its commitment to implement its promised Wood Procurement policy for government buildings. Source: Timberbiz The letter from
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Growing demand for native trees needs co-ordinated strategy

New Zealand’s native plant nursery industry has capacity to increase native tree production, but long lead times mean achieving this growth will require planning and co-operation. Last year NZ Plant Producers Inc. surveyed native plant nurseries up and down New Zealand, in the first-e
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Regular log trains start from new Wairoa log yard

Regular log trains began running between Wairoa and Napier Port in New Zealand on Sunday 26 January following completion of the new log yard in Wairoa. The log trains were reopened following funding through the Provincial Growth Fund which enabled the rail line to reopen. Source: Timb
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WPMA blames demise of mills on a distorted market

Brian Stanley New Zealand’s Wood Processors and Manufacturers Association chair penned an open letter to express its deeply felt regrets regarding the announcement of intent of closure of another wood processing mill in New Zealand and the loss of yet more jobs in the regions. Source:
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Business Outlook for NZ Forestry

Fifty-two people from various parts of New Zealand’s domestic and international forest products supply chains participated in the most recent Scion Business Outlook study. These participants represent a substantial component of the NZ forestry industry. Source: Timberbiz According to
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