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Forest Talk

With a Masters in Forestry Science, practical experience to back it up and already comfortable in the seat as Labour spokesperson for forestry, new Minister of Forestry, Stuart Nash, comes well prepared for the role.

He first entered politics in 2008 as a list MP....

Shaws Wire Ropes Iron Test

Choice,” exclaims Iron Tester, Shaun Field, as he manipulates the Hawkeye grapple carriage to seek a meaty Douglas-fir way out in front of the Harvestline.

A bloody good choice, I remark to the Harvestline’s owner, Mike Harris....

Breaking out

A fast-growing alternative to Radiata Pine that produces durable timber which needs no chemical treatment? A regional hardwood industry based on this product? It’s not just a pipe dream. Since 2008, the New Zealand Drylands Forests Initiative (NZDFI) has been working....

Special Feature: Biomass Use

It could develop into one answer to control wilding conifer as well as producing wood chip for a variety of uses. At least this would be the long-term aim of Brad Coleman and his chipping team if the current trials are successful. The owner of Canterbury Woodchip Supplies....

New Iron

This new Weiler B758 is the first Weiler track feller buncher to be delivered by Terra Cat in New Zealand, with the unit being scooped by DG Glenn Logging. The Weiler has been put to work in the company’s Hawkes Bay and East Coast operations. Weiler track feller bunchers....

Top Spot

While a lot of people think the end of 2020 can’t come fast enough and hope 2021 kicks off with a bit more certainty and stability, our assessors are flat out to ensure we capture everyone in what has been a compressed and challenging yet,