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International expert to review practices of two NZ forestry companies

10 November 2023
The harvesting practices of two forestry companies operating in Tairāwhiti are coming under the spotlight of an international auditor. Source: RNZ Storms in 2018 and Cyclone Gabrielle earlier this year saw mountains of forestry waste damage bridges and smash through farmland. Gisborne
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Recommendations for future forestry in Nelson calls for no more clear felling

08 November 2023
A set of recommendations for the future of council commercial forestry in Nelson that calls for the end of clear felling and a transition to a continuous canopy of mixed species, will be presented to elected members at a council meeting on tomorrow. Source: Timberbiz The Right Tree Ri
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Prue Younger retires from FICA CEO role

08 November 2023
After six years at the helm of New Zealand’s Forest Industry Contractors Association, CEO Prue Younger will retire from her role in March next year. Source: Timberbiz During her time as FICA’s CEO, Ms Younger has led the organisation through both prosperous and challenging periods for
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Graeme Black’s passing leaves a legacy for forestry

08 November 2023
The global forest and timber community is mourning the passing of a true visionary in Graeme Black. As the CEO of Lignor and former director of prominent timber companies including Simmond’s Lumber, Mr Black’s imprint on the industry is immeasurable. Source: Timberbiz He was a p
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Rayonier CEO David Nunes to retire

03 November 2023
Rayonier announced that David Nunes will be retiring as Chief Executive Officer and a member of the board, effective 31 March 31, 2024. Pursuant to a multi-year succession planning process led by the Board of Directors, Mark McHugh, currently President and Chief Financial Officer, wil
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NZ Timber Design Award goes to school

03 November 2023
A biophilic-inspired building made up of classrooms and community spaces designed to enhance cognitive function and emotional wellbeing has won the 2023 NZ Timber Design Award’s Supreme Award. Source: Timberbiz Green School NZ’s “Kina” project on a former farm in Taranaki was ju
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NZ ag sector is facing hard times

01 November 2023
New Zealand’s agricultural sector is facing difficult economic conditions, because of low dairy, meat and forestry prices, high operating expenses and increased debt servicing costs. Source: Timberbiz Longer term, the sector faces uncertainty about the scale and timing of the costs of
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NZ Fieldays’ entries for innovation awards open

30 October 2023
With entries now open for Fieldays 2024, which will take place from June 12 to 15, it’s that time of year for the shed tinkerers, ingenuity enthusiasts, and work shed warriors to mark their calendars. The Fieldays Innovations Awards are a celebration of creativity and resourcefu
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Wilding Pines conference highlights need for ongoing investment

30 October 2023
New Zealand Forest owners welcome the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment’s (PCE) acknowledgement that the presence of wilding conifers across New Zealand is largely a legacy issue, but caution against placing costs on foresters who are already investing in wilding control.
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Timber – pushing the boundaries; the NZ Timber Design Awards

20 October 2023
Since 1975, professionals across the New Zealand construction sector have been celebrating timber design and its usage and on 2 November 2023, the Timber Design Awards will be celebrated in Auckland. Source: Timberbiz After a three-year hiatus in the awards, Timber Unlimited is thrill
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