Forest Enterprises says more investors looking to forestry sector after Covid-19. One benefit of investing in forestry, says Bert Hughes, CEO and Forestry Director of Forest Enterprises, is that it is not affected by the short-term peaks and troughs of the economy. It’s much less prone to unexpected economic shocks that can shake the share [...]
As we approached the release of our latest investment offer - Pukekōwhai Forest Investment - we've been talking with potential investors about why forestry is so investible. Giving investors access to the best There are very few opportunities for individuals to invest in forestry in New Zealand due to the scale required for successful forestry [...]
Forest Enterprises’ determination to improve health and safety and environmental performance is driving its implementation of mechanised harvest systems. Mechanised harvesting means fewer foresters on chainsaws. It’s safer. Plus, it causes less disturbance to the land and improves productivity. “Such practices are part of a new era for harvesting in New Zealand”, says Dan Fraser, [...]
Earlier this week we received some of the decent rain we’ve looked forward to for months. Long may it last to give this planting season's 1.6 million seedlings their best start over the winter. Our harvest programmes are progressing well, despite some local supply chain constraints which we’re managing daily. Productivity on our Wairarapa [...]
Forest Enterprises won the Environmental Management Award at the 2021 Eastland Forestry Awards in Gisborne on 21 May 2021. This award recognises Forest Enterprises for its leadership in harvest catchment management and planning, and for supporting contractors to implement innovative mechanised harvesting systems. A key principle of forestry investment is to protect the underlying asset [...]
Forest Enterprises’ Environmental Manager, Hannah Harvey, was recognised at the 2021 Southern North Island Wood Council Awards this month. She received the Outstanding Environmental Management Award. This award recognises a person or company who goes above and beyond for environmental management. Hannah has demonstrated environmental leadership in our business and service to our clients. Hannah [...]
Forest Enterprises manages around 35,000 hectares of sustainable forest land in Gisborne, Wairarapa and Hawkes Bay on behalf of our retail investors and for other forest owners. In 2021, we are on track to harvest over 1 million tonnes of logs. The successful contractors are the safest We engage local contractors to carry out specialist [...]
The April 2021 issue of the Gisborne Herald's Forestry for Life feature takes a closer look at Eastland Port's Twin Berth project, which will meet the increased capacity need for forestry and other industries vital to the economic wellbeing of Tairawhiti. You can read and download the April issue at this link, or read on. [...]
Latest news from Forest Enterprises Forest Enterprises - Creating wealth. Naturally. Investor Update, Summer 2020 We're pleased to be ending the year in good form after what 2020 threw at us all. I'd like to thank our staff, investors and contractors for their support of Forest Enterprises which is much appreciated. The general election heralded [...]
If you are a trustee of a family trust, you will need to familiarise yourself with the new Trusts Act 2019 which comes into effect on 30 January 2021. It introduces significant changes to trust law, and in particular places an increased focus on the responsibilities of trustees. As a trustee you will be required [...]
