New Zealand Forest Owners Association

15 Dec 2006

The Forest Owners Association has endorsed the government's new policy on illegal logging and the trade in products made from wood from illegally logged forests.

27 Nov 2006

Threats, abuse and disputed claims from sambar deer hunting advocates are of growing concern to forest owners in the lower North Island.

3 Nov 2006

The government's goal of achieving a carbon-neutral economy is no pie-in-the-sky, according to the NZ Forest Owners Association.

6 Oct 2006

The Forest Owners Association has welcomed the forestry and climate change policies advanced by the National Party in its Bluegreen Vision for New Zealand.

1 Sep 2006

The Forest Owners Association has welcomed the government's decision to go ahead with a revamped Permanent Forest Sinks Initiative.

23 Aug 2006

Forest owners and environmental and outdoor recreational groups have celebrated the 15th anniversary of the signing of the New Zealand Forest Accord, a landmark agreement which put an end to decades of conflict.

11 Jul 2006

Forest owners have thanked cabinet minister Jim Sutton for his efforts on the industry’s behalf during his time in office.

5 Jul 2006

The NZ Forest Owners Association says the principles which underpin the government's Kyoto work programme are sound, but some concerns remain.

29 Jun 2006

A meeting of forestry industry leaders representing growers, processors, manufacturers and contractors, sponsored by industry umbrella organisation WoodCo, has decided to undertake a multi-million dollar programme to develop and promote the use of wood in building and construction in New Zealand.

9 Jun 2006

Forest owners have endorsed internal affairs minister Rick Barker's offer to hold a workshop with key stakeholders to get agreement on the reform of fire legislation.