New Zealand Forest Owners Association

The Occupational Health and Safety Service of the Department of Labour requirement that Yarder Towers be certified annually as being fit for purpose has prompted industry in conjunction with Forest Industries Training to develop the ‘Best Practice Guidelines for Maintenance Inspections of Yarder Towers ’

The CHH Viewpoint Condition Survey has been designed specifically to utilise the skill and expertise of New Zealand Forest Health Assessors (FHAs). The authors insist that Forest Health Condition Assessment, as described in this manual, be carried out only by qualified Forest Health Assessors, as opposed to forestry co-ordinators, technical crews, or otherwise. A definition of a qualified FHA, in the authors' view, is described below:

• FHAs are qualified by conforming to both of the following criteria:
• Have obtained a current (New Zealand) National Certificate in Forest Health Surveillance
• Are being continually trained, coached and updated (in New Zealand) by experienced Forest Health Assessors / Forest Entomologists / Forest Pathologists, as part of their professional development. 

The authors insist that no Forest Health Condition assessments, as described in this manual, be undertaken by untrained assessors. No responsibility is taken by the authors, for the incorrect use and application the following Condition Survey methodology.

This document aims to provide adequate documentation to satisfy the requirements of Territorial Authorities in approving an “Alternative Solution” for Douglas-fir (New Zealand Oregon) in building construction under the verification method B2/VM1.This documentation will be progressively upgraded to strengthen the case for New Zealand Oregon (NZO) for building construction as further research results and endorsements are obtained

External Wall Frame Timber Recommendations - Assessment Criteria for an Alternative Solution for Untreated Doglas-fir

The New Zealand Forest Industries Council, the New Zealand Forest Owners Association and the New Zealand Farm Forestry Association (FFA) have engaged Jaakko Pty Consulting to undertake a forestry industry consultation process. The aim of this assignment was to determine attitudes and opinions of stakeholders in the forestry sector relating to the possible introduction of a commodity levy to be used to promote the development of the industry.