For information on fire research programmes visit the Extreme Fire section on the Forest Growers Research website

]]> https://www.nzfoa.org.nz/resources/file-libraries-resources/fire?format=html Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:00:39 +1300 en-GB hourly 1 https://www.nzfoa.org.nz/resources/file-libraries-resources/fire/956-management-of-fire-in-our-forest-and-rural-landscape-conference-2025-outcomes-1?format=html Management of Fire in Our Forest and Rural Landscape Conference 2025 Outcomes This statement captures the outcomes of the Management of Fire in Our Forest and Rural Landscape Conference 2025, bringing together land managers, fire agencies, industry, and communities to strengthen forest and rural fire management across Aotearoa New Zealand. It highlights a strong, shared call for improved collaboration, national coordination, and inclusive governance to build a more resilient, effective, and future-focused landscape fire system. The document summarises key conference findings and workshop insights to inform sector-wide learning and action.

]]> https://www.nzfoa.org.nz/resources/file-libraries-resources/fire/956-management-of-fire-in-our-forest-and-rural-landscape-conference-2025-outcomes-1?format=html This statement captures the outcomes of the Management of Fire in Our Forest and Rural Landscape Conference 2025, bringing together land managers, fire agencies, industry, and communities to strengthen forest and rural fire management across Aotearoa New Zealand. It highlights a strong, shared call for improved collaboration, national coordination, and inclusive governance to build a more resilient, effective, and future-focused landscape fire system. The document summarises key conference findings and workshop insights to inform sector-wide learning and action.

]]> RosemaryM@nzfoa.org.nz (Rosemary McFadyen) Fire Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:00:39 +1300 https://www.nzfoa.org.nz/resources/file-libraries-resources/fire/952-industry-forest-fire-review-report?format=html Industry Forest Fire review report Matakana Island 2020 - 2023 Industry Forest Fire review report.

]]> https://www.nzfoa.org.nz/resources/file-libraries-resources/fire/952-industry-forest-fire-review-report?format=html Industry Forest Fire review report.

]]> RosemaryM@nzfoa.org.nz (Rosemary McFadyen) Fire Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:48:08 +1300 https://www.nzfoa.org.nz/resources/file-libraries-resources/fire/932-wildfire-risk-management-plan-template-1?format=html Wildfire Risk Management Plan Template Wildfire Risk Management Plan Template

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]]> RosemaryM@nzfoa.org.nz (Rosemary McFadyen) Fire Mon, 18 Aug 2025 13:56:50 +1200 https://www.nzfoa.org.nz/resources/file-libraries-resources/fire/933-fire-risk-management-guidelines-for-rural-land-managers?format=html Fire Risk Management Guidelines for Rural Land Managers This guide and accompanying template (see below) were developed to help landowners assess wildfire risk on rural properties and to support the preparation of a wildfire risk management plan.  It is particularly useful for owners, neighbours, and managers of small forests, woodlots, farms, lifestyle blocks, reserves, restoration and rehabilitation plantings, and other rural land uses.

]]> https://www.nzfoa.org.nz/resources/file-libraries-resources/fire/933-fire-risk-management-guidelines-for-rural-land-managers?format=html This guide and accompanying template (see below) were developed to help landowners assess wildfire risk on rural properties and to support the preparation of a wildfire risk management plan.  It is particularly useful for owners, neighbours, and managers of small forests, woodlots, farms, lifestyle blocks, reserves, restoration and rehabilitation plantings, and other rural land uses.

]]> RosemaryM@nzfoa.org.nz (Rosemary McFadyen) Fire Mon, 18 Aug 2025 02:00:06 +1200 https://www.nzfoa.org.nz/resources/file-libraries-resources/fire/879-fire-investment-report?format=html 2022 Quantifying Forest Industry Investment in Fire Risk Management Study The Forest Owners Association (FOA) /Farm Forestry Association (FFA) Fire Committee established a 2022 project – Quantifying Forest Industry Investment in Fire Risk Management, referred to as the Fire Survey – to gain an understanding of the current annual costs to forest owners for plantation forest fire protection. 

]]> https://www.nzfoa.org.nz/resources/file-libraries-resources/fire/879-fire-investment-report?format=html The Forest Owners Association (FOA) /Farm Forestry Association (FFA) Fire Committee established a 2022 project – Quantifying Forest Industry Investment in Fire Risk Management, referred to as the Fire Survey – to gain an understanding of the current annual costs to forest owners for plantation forest fire protection. 

]]> RosemaryM@nzfoa.org.nz (Rosemary McFadyen) Fire Tue, 01 Aug 2023 12:11:08 +1200 https://www.nzfoa.org.nz/resources/file-libraries-resources/fire/831-rural-fire-guidelines-managing-the-risks?format=html Rural Fire Guidelines - Managing the risks These guidelines are aimed at all farmers, woodlots owners, and contractors.  Published December 2019.

]]> https://www.nzfoa.org.nz/resources/file-libraries-resources/fire/831-rural-fire-guidelines-managing-the-risks?format=html These guidelines are aimed at all farmers, woodlots owners, and contractors.  Published December 2019.

]]> (Anonymous) Fire Wed, 08 Jan 2020 10:13:05 +1300 https://www.nzfoa.org.nz/resources/file-libraries-resources/fire/671-2025-forest-fire-risk-management-guidelines-1?format=html 2025 Forest Fire Risk Management Guidelines The objective of these updated guidelines is to support forest industry participants and partners in reducing the risk of wildfires within and affecting New Zealand’s plantation forests. The updated Guidelines reflect changes in wildfire risk, new information, and legislative developments since the guidelines were first published in 2018.

]]> https://www.nzfoa.org.nz/resources/file-libraries-resources/fire/671-2025-forest-fire-risk-management-guidelines-1?format=html The objective of these updated guidelines is to support forest industry participants and partners in reducing the risk of wildfires within and affecting New Zealand’s plantation forests. The updated Guidelines reflect changes in wildfire risk, new information, and legislative developments since the guidelines were first published in 2018.

]]> RosemaryM@nzfoa.org.nz (Rosemary McFadyen) Fire Tue, 11 Dec 2018 12:38:25 +1300