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Oji confirms mill closure, 75 jobs lost
The company has experienced a range of issues including high energy costs.
Research centre questioned again over where it puts funding
The Marlborough Research Centre put $20,000 into New Zealand Dryland Forests.
Mereana Tobenhouse wins Good Deed Award at Central North Island Forestry Awards
Min rallied support for a colleague after a fire destroyed her garage and possessions.
Marty Verry: More forestry mills will close
OPINION: Three things need to change or we'll lose more timber mills.
Forestry sector's claims of council inexperience disputed by local environmentalists
Environmentalists say forestry industry needs to look at its own failings.
Cutting edge: Forestry experts to present to Nasa
Scion scientists develop cutting-edge pipeline for accurate tree carbon measurements.
Large cyclone-damaged farm in Hawke's Bay to be converted to forestry
The Italian buyer of a cyclone-hit Rissington farm wants to convert it to forestry.
Farmers v foresters amid allegations of stock shooting, poor pest management
Landowners hope forestry companies will step up after allegations aired at public meeting.
Replacing farms with forests: What's driving the trend?
Researchers say results raise concerns but aren't a prediction of an unavoidable future.
Trapped under a 1-tonne log: 'I rang my partner to say goodbye in case I didn’t make it'
Ian Sime can no longer do the work he loves, but from his knockback came an idea.
Forestry groups welcome ETS reset
Optimism about Govt's approach to stabilising the market, NZ Institute of Forestry says.
High energy prices threaten 230 jobs at Winstone Pulp International
If the plan goes ahead 230 people would lose their jobs.
Marcus Musson: Supply and demand causing issues for log exports
OPINION: Quarter three started with August prices down about $4/cu m from July.
Council roading team fighting forestry crunch
Maintaining the seal on rural roads has been under pressure 'for several years'.
Court ruling against forest company welcomed
The court said the company must cease discharging woody debris and sediment.
Digger operator who died in Kaingaroa Forest incident named
WorkSafe is investigating the Ōpōtiki man's death on Wednesday.
'Tragic fatality': Digger driver dies after excavator submerged in forestry accident
Attempts to rescue the operator were unsuccessful and they were found dead.
He 'got into trouble' in school. Now he's 'living the dream'
'I’m pretty proud of how far I’ve come,' forestry apprentice says.
Forestry and the drive to 'Survive to '25'
Sponsored content: OPINION: Not much movement with exports, China, or the carbon market.
Emissions Reduction Plan 'will be an even bigger disaster' for Tairāwhiti: land use advocacy group
Mana Taiao Tairāwhiti has serious concerns over Govt's Emissions Reduction Plan.
Digital 'twin' the future of forests
A research project to capture an inventory of all exotic planted forests in New Zealand.
Forestry manager admits loss of public trust in industry
The parties are near agreement in Gisborne's Kanuka Forest case.
Ngāi Tahu Holdings selling harvesting rights of forest estate
Deal with global private asset management firm Fiera Comox subject to approval from OIO.
Cyclone aftermath spurs legal fight over Tairāwhiti land practices
Mana Taiao Tairāwhiti seeks rule changes alongside Gisborne council after cyclone damage.
Gisborne District Council seeks urgent orders against forestry firms
Gisborne council seeks orders against forestry companies.
'Any cut-back now is not good': Forestry slump could hurt future biofuel supply
New data shows a sharp decline in new forest plantings in New Zealand.
Ikea's owner buying up New Zealand forests
The Overseas Investment Office will allow Ingka Investments to buy 23,495 hectares.
Tairāwhiti women leading way in forestry safety
'That has to be a win for women and for our communities.'
OPINION: Forestry - brace yourselves, June is upon us
OPINION: Market bottom hit with no price bounce for the first time in 15 years.
Eastland Wood Council cautiously optimistic about forestry plan
EWC backs Govt's forestry initiatives, stresses need for better infrastructure.
Is it safe? Inquiry into Northern Wairoa health called for
'Zombie' fish and years of pollution pushes Dargaville residents to call for inquiry.
How a high-flying bond trader became one of NZ’s largest farmers
Corporate farming a trend, don't write off the family farm just yet, Forbes Elworthy says.
Government cancels annual ETS charge for forestry
Forestry Minister Todd McClay made the announcement to industry leaders in Waikato.