Wood Industry

Mar
14

Case for wood rebuild is compelling

Read the original article from The Press. Excerpt posted below for your convenience and discussion.

OPINION: Timber should be the material of choice for rebuilding after the Canterbury earthquakes, argues Jane Arnott.

It is timely for  industry organisations to make their presence [ More ] [ Read More ]

Mar
13

Aspirational Growth Path Key to Industry Future

Forest Wood
Conference, Wednesday 21 March, Te Papa, Wellington

 

“The biennial Forest Wood conference, embracing speakers from across the industry value chain, will challenge the industry to focus on the future and build a new aspirational growth path,” says [ More ] [ Read More ]

Nov
18

LEISURE VALUE OF FORESTS BUILDS ON ECONOMIC PERFORMANCE

A new forestry study has highlighted the importance of New Zealand’s plantation forests for recreational purposes.

Day by day, week by week, thousands of mountain bikers and walkers already make the most of the country’s forests for outdoor adventure. But [ More ] [ Read More ]

Oct
11

NZ Wood Timber Design Awards Announced

The showcase Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology Arts & Media building scooped two major awards in the NZ Wood Timber Design Awards announced on Tuesday – commercial engineering and commercial architectural excellence.

The three-storey, seismically-protected timber structure was entirely built from [ More ] [ Read More ]

Oct
6

Forest and Wood Sector a Source of Strength for NZ Economy

New Zealand’s Forest and Wood sector is a major player in terms of its contribution to New Zealands economic performance. The findings are contained in a report by NZIER that was commissioned by NZ Wood for the Wood Council of [ More ] [ Read More ]