PremiumPremiumThe CountryInternational log prices improve but fuel costs starting to biteNorthland forestry contractor still to rehire laid-off workers as work dries up12 Mar 11:56 PM
The CountryFrom the mayor's desk: Forestry's impact on land useIn the first of a two-part series, Stratford mayor Neil Volzke talks about forestry.08 Mar 05:00 AM
The CountryNew rules proposed for carbon farming of exotic forests in futurePermanent exotic forest plantings may no longer be eligible for carbon credits under ETS.03 Mar 12:15 AM
The Country'It's a good start': Govt takes new look at forestry and emissions tradingSubmissions open on March 14 and close on April 22.02 Mar 09:11 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryForestry companies fund short-term fix for washed-out roadForestry companies fund short-term fix for Kauarapaoa Rd in Whanganui.27 Feb 04:00 PM
The Country'Why are we waiting?': East Coast farmer wants forestry changes nowEast Coast farmer pleased with Govt's change to forestry rules but worried about delays.25 Feb 02:00 AM
The Country'More must be done': Farming groups react to forestry rules change"We're glad the Government is listening and taking action. But more must be done."24 Feb 03:30 AM
The CountryForestry rule changes for overseas investors planning to convert farmlandChanges to ensure forestry conversions by overseas investors are of better benefit to NZ.24 Feb 12:35 AM
The CountryDiscussion paper outlines tougher controls on carbon farmingPaper wants carbon farming controls to address loss of productive sheep and beef land.16 Feb 03:30 AM
The CountryRules helping foreign investors turn NZ farmland into forestry reviewedFarming groups have raised concerns too much productive farmland is being lost.03 Feb 08:00 PM
The Country'Hell of a lot of sense': Graeme Williams backs Stuart Nash on carbon farmingEast Coast farmer "couldn't agree more" with Forestry Minister's take on carbon farming.03 Feb 12:30 AM
The CountryStuart Nash: Changes under way in farm forestryOpinion: Forestry Minister doesn't want to see highly productive farmland go to forestry.01 Feb 12:30 AM
The CountryRates increase for forestry owners proposedThe roading targeted rate could cover the cost of repairing roads damaged by forestry work31 Jan 06:00 AM
The CountryForestry worker crushed to death in North CanterburyWorkSafe notified after worker in his 20s was unable to be saved.31 Jan 03:11 AM
The Country'A lot of issues': Damien O'Connor on carbon farmingGovt committed to tweaking legislation as pine trees "not appropriate" permanent forests.26 Jan 12:30 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFalling international log prices hurting Northland forestry contractorsA glut in log supply to China means an uncertain future for Northland forestry crew.18 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountryCommodity price index shows lag in forestry, horticulture returnsStronger dairy, meat, aluminium prices not enough to offset lower forestry & hort returns.17 Jan 09:15 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryPlanting workshop prompts concerns in TararuaFarmers already in an afforestation programme.21 Dec 10:48 PM
The CountryPete Fitz-Herbert: My thoughts on carbon farmingOpinion: Manawatū farmer Pete Fitz-Herbert is worried about carbon farming.20 Dec 08:30 PM
The CountryChristopher Luxon on Three Waters and carbon farmingLuxon's adjournment debate joke about Three Waters came from a place of concern.16 Dec 12:45 AM
The CountryForestry fatality 'sad, unnecessary' reality of industry, says unionCoroner says participation of forestry personnel needed to develop fit-for-purpose ACOP.15 Dec 12:44 AM
The CountryNorthland Forestry Award winners announcedNorthland Forestry Award winners impress judges14 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountryForestry on farms fires up speakers"Plantation forestry - threat or opportunity?" debate in Dunedin last week.09 Dec 02:30 AM
The CountryReport funded to inform councils on farmland use and forestry"We need to get our facts straight on what's actually happening out there."01 Dec 03:30 AM
The Country'We need urgent solutions now': Carbon farming worries B+LNZB+L NZ says growing chorus of voices against unchecked carbon farming can't be ignored.29 Nov 08:45 PM
The CountryWhy Jeremy Rookes sold his farm 'to pine trees'Central Hawke's Bay farmer concerned North Island land is being lost to carbon farming.26 Nov 12:35 AM
The CountryOnly part load of logs possible from Dunedin wharfLogs were trucked on SH88 for shipping from the deeper waters of Port Chalmers.24 Oct 04:00 PM
The Country'Sobering': Seabed study flings mud at farmers and forestersRun-off from dairy farms and forestry blocks smothering Marlborough Sounds seabed.14 Oct 11:30 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWeekday log train services between Napier and Wairoa to start MondayThe number of log trains between Wairoa and Napier will go from two to five next week.29 Sep 11:47 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryNapier Port's use of methyl bromide to ceaseLogs methyl bromide fumigation gets the axe as port strives to improve safety.27 Sep 02:28 AM
The CountryFear forestry conversions impacting farming communities"It's going to be the death of sheep and beef farming as we know it."26 Sep 09:45 PM
The CountryStorms destroy Lord of the Rings pine forestAbout 30 trees felled from Tarras pine plantation used in The Fellowship of The Rings.26 Sep 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'Boom to bust': Timber merchants wary as demand hits record levelsThe timber 'boom to bust' scenario was already pre-determined by activity overseas.26 Sep 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryForestry leaders slam study of impact by Wairoa and Tararua councilsForestry leaders say study will "put every obstacle in the way" of climate change goals.20 Sep 06:00 PM
