FOA media releases 2012

New forest player aims to give all growers a say

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19 December 2012

Forest owners will vote in March on a plan that aims to give all commercial forest and woodlot owners a say in the future of the industry.

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Essential guide for earthworks in tiger country

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22 November 2012

New Zealand’s plantation forests are increasingly grown in tiger country – on steep hills that are often prone to erosion. To harvest those hills, you need highly skilled roading engineers and operators who can construct low-cost, fit-for-purpose, roads, culverts and landings that meet high environmental standards.

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Forest referendum in March 2013

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17 October 2012

Forest growers will decide the future direction and funding of their industry in a referendum being held in March next year.

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Forest owners endorse criticism of ETS changes

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12 September 2012

Forest owners have endorsed the strong criticisms made by the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment of proposed changes to the NZ Emissions Trading Scheme.

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Forest vigilante threat dismays land owners

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31 July 2012

Forest owners are dismayed at Otago University Professor Sir Alan Mark’s suggestion that he might assemble a group of activists to rip out forest seedlings on a farm near Dunedin.

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Dragon babies prefer cots made from New Zealand pine

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5 July 2012

It’s the year of the dragon in China, a particularly auspicious time to have a baby. Someone who is destined to be self-assured, clever, generous and loyal.

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ETS changes don’t address carbon flood

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2 July 2012

Forest owners say the government appears to be unconcerned about the tide of European carbon credits flooding onto the New Zealand market.

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Government safety help welcomed by forest owners

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3 May 2012

The Forest Owners Association welcomes the boost in government funding and support for workplace health and safety improvement.

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GE trees may benefit the environment

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13 April 2012

Forest owners support the trial of genetically engineered (GE) radiata pine trees at Scion and are deeply disappointed that experimental plantings have been destroyed by vandals.

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