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Export log prices up after big dip

Export log prices have stabilised and are improving a little, despite conditions in the country's biggest market, China, remaining difficult.

NZ log prices fall further

Roadblock ahead for NZ log prices

New Zealand log prices appear to have levelled out after a strong run over the last year.

Forestry's youngest victim

Skyla Frater's classmates are all busy at school making Father's Day gifts - but she doesn't have anyone to give hers to.

Deforestation intentions soar with carbon prices low

Deforestation intentions have soared as the emissions trading scheme, at least at current rock-bottom prices, is no longer seen as a barrier to switching to other land uses.

Higher dollar eats away export gains

A stronger New Zealand dollar swamped further gains in world prices for export commodities last month.

Forestry worker breaks leg in fall

Log truck driver killed in forestry accident

Forestry worker killed near Gisborne