26 March 2012
China's environmental concerns and growing demand for energy are a "wild card" for a long-term assessment of forest-sector market opportunities, the ForestWood 2012 conference was told last week.
Forestry News
Large forest debris good for stream health
27 March 2012
Large, stable logs and large branches that fall into small streams during harvest do more good than harm, providing a win-win for both the stream and the forestry companies.Carbon credits can be a burden
22 March 2012
The head of the country's largest forestry company says carbon credits could be more of a burden than a blessing for many forest owners.
Engineered timber products seen as key to export growth
22 March 2012
The Forest Wood Industry is aiming to triple its roughly $4.5 billion export market over the next decade, led by the development of stronger timber products that are more resistant to earthquake damage.
Forest industry starts to unify
19 March 2012
It has taken years, but the fragmented forest industry is finally showing signs of pulling together over a common cause.ArborGen: quicker release of new cultivars
17 March 2012
Forestry science investor Rubicon says regulatory changes in the United States will benefit ArborGen, the US-based biotech company it one-third owns.Kiwi Green appointed boss of VicForests
12 March 2012
A Kiwi has been appointed chief executive of VicForests, the Government of Victoria's agency that manages the allocation of harvesting rights to the state's native forests.Rail service to take logs off hill road
6 March 2012
A new rail service for logs between Wellington and the Wairarapa is expected to reduce congestion and make driving easier over the precarious Rimutaka Hill Road. However, Masterton residents still face a long wait before trucks are diverted around the town.
Forestry levy proposal gaining ground
29 February 2012
A proposed industry-wide forest levy has gained the backing of the New Zealand Farm Forestry Association's executive, representing 2000 small-farm foresters.