New ZealandForestry leader says Tasman hit by growing trees – not slash Locals across Tasman say the flood damage has been worsened by forestry slash.14 Jul 10:35 PM
New ZealandFarm-to-forest conversions continue - reportClose to 40,000ha of farms sold for forestry since September last year.12 Jun 09:33 PM
New ZealandFar North residents fear logging slash threatens roads amid bad weatherA Far North couple have fears logging slash will threaten roads as winter nears.05 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand Itsy bitsy ... New jumping spider species with 'puny' genitalia discovered 07 May 01:53 AM
New ZealandRemains of 79yo Auckland tramper missing since March found in Waikato forest04 Feb 07:29 AM
New ZealandFined forestry giant yet to rectify issues after cyclone damage, despite court orders15 Jan 04:29 AM
New ZealandCould biochar be the wonder product for forestry and farming?Charcoal-like product is made from smouldering woody offcuts in large kilns.02 Dec 01:33 AM
New Zealand'Right thing to do': Forester selling woodchip to fuel local biomass market'The benefits for us have not been financial, I’ll put that upfront.'13 Nov 08:32 PM
RetailTairāwhiti forestry decline hits local economyGisborne businesses are struggling as the region grapples with a decline in forestry.01 Oct 12:52 AM
New ZealandSome Kiwis still "sleepwalking through life" oblivious to pest problem, says conservationistA Northland man is urging gardeners to use dead possums for fertiliser.30 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandResearch centre questioned again over where it puts fundingThe Marlborough Research Centre put $20,000 into New Zealand Dryland Forests.13 Sep 03:50 AM
New ZealandPine pollen discovery nothing to sneeze atScion scientists have identified a unique microbiome associated with pine pollen.07 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandCourt ruling against forest company welcomedThe court said the company must cease discharging woody debris and sediment.13 Aug 09:18 PM
WorldUS woman found chained to tree in India confesses she tied herself up, police sayThe woman has revealed she doesn't even have a husband.07 Aug 04:37 AM
WorldCalifornia wildfire now fourth-largest in state historyBlazes from the Park Fire have destroyed an area larger than the city of Los Angeles.04 Aug 02:11 AM
New Zealand'Tragic fatality': Digger driver dies after excavator submerged in forestry accidentAttempts to rescue the operator were unsuccessful and they were found dead.31 Jul 07:28 AM
New ZealandA rat eating shortjaw kōkopu eggs in Waipoua ForestFootage captures a rat eating shortjaw kōkopu eggs in Waipoua Forest, Northland. Video / Fern DonovanWatch23 Jul 12:51 AM
New ZealandFarmer fined $98,000 after clearing native bush to sell as firewoodAn ecologist noticed indigenous forest had been cleared and reported it.16 Jul 10:08 PM
AgribusinessNgāi Tahu Holdings selling harvesting rights of forest estateDeal with global private asset management firm Fiera Comox subject to approval from OIO.10 Jul 09:13 PM
New Zealand'Any cut-back now is not good': Forestry slump could hurt future biofuel supplyNew data shows a sharp decline in new forest plantings in New Zealand.09 Jul 03:30 AM
New ZealandForest & Bird's first female president faces 'critical times' for conservation'Conservation has always been an embedded value in me.'04 Jul 10:02 PM
New ZealandCourt appearances for Gisborne forestry companiesSamnic Forest Management, Forest Management Solutions 'highly culpable'.24 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandHeli-saw: Helicopter tree-trimming trialTLC's first trial of the heli-saw — a specialised tree-trimming saw hanging from a helicopter — in a forestry block in Kuratau near Taupō. Video / The Lines Company Te KūitiWatch15 May 12:55 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeGovt fails to calm carbon market jitters, flagging forestry reviewIt is unsure of the impact land use rule changes will have on how many trees are planted.08 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandAnother Gisborne forestry company loses accreditationTwo Gisborne forestry companies have lost sustainability certifications within two months.21 Apr 10:12 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Destruction right in front of you': Swimmer fears council ruining river spotsCatherine Reeves enjoyed a picnic in the dense woods, then returned to find trees gone.07 Apr 11:41 PM
New Zealand'Being reviewed': Search for missing 79yo in Pureora Forest hits 11th dayA large search team has been trying to find the missing woman.03 Apr 02:40 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessEast Coast's forestry nightmare: One year after Cyclone GabrielleMore than 160,000 tonnes of debris have been removed but foresters have a bigger worry.15 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandThe place where wetlands are increasing, not decreasingThe project has created 10ha of wetland and preserved a remnant native forest.10 Feb 10:00 PM
