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A plot is a selected sample of trees within an area. A plot is used during forestry operations (e.g. pruning and thinning) for quality control, or at other times for measuring growth and yield characteristics for record-keeping and projection purposes. Plotting is the process of statistically selecting the number and location of plots to get [...]
Investing in forestry by directly owning trees and land. Direct forestry investments normally focus on one block of land, and comprise a group of investors who collectively own the land and trees according to their shareholding. A crop of trees is planted, tended and eventually harvested from the block of land by a manager on [...]
The Japanese Agricultural Standard (JAS) cubic metre is a global industry standard measurement of log volume. JAS is a measure of useable log volume rather than weight. It is an attempt to measure the volume of the log available to the saw miller, involving special methodologies of assessing log diameter and length. Export log grades [...]
A comprehensive report on each forest Limited Partnership activities and financial performance (financial statements) from the preceding financial year. Year end balance dates are either 31 December or 31 March. The Financial Report, together with the Annual Report, is sent to shareholders within four months of the balance date and after the independent financial audit process. [...]
Architecture & Design's latest article explores six wooden ‘plyscraper’ projects from around the world that push the boundaries of sustainability and engineered timber construction. Read the full article online. Featured image: Named after the tallest living tree on earth, Hypérion is a 50-metre-tall residential tower in Bordeaux France that will be built with a cross-laminated timber [...]
NZFOA || Episode 7 of Forest Call focuses on health and safety. Forestry gets bad press for safety performance. However, in real terms, the forest industry does a better job of health and safety than any other major primary industry. On this episode, we find out how. Forest Call is produced by the New Zealand Forest Owners' [...]
NZFOA || Episode 2 of Forest Call looks at kārearea (New Zealand falcon) and kākā, two quite different examples of endangered bird species in our plantation forests. And Don Carson talks to Scion’s fire research team in Christchurch who are bracing for the predicted increase in extreme fires, such as Port Hills in 2017. Forest [...]
In relation to this Managed Investment Scheme, the Supervisor is appointed to look after Investors' interests under the Scheme, per the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013 (FMC Act). The Supervisor acts on behalf of the Investors to supervise the performance of the Manager and ensure it complies with its obligations under the FMC Act and the [...]
On 5 June, the partnership between Carterton District Council, Dalefield Horse Riders and Forest Enterprises was formalised with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the use of Council's Kaipatangata Forest block for recreational horse riding. Forest Enterprises manages the council-owned forestry block. An ideal location for recreational horse riding, all parties recognise [...]
Sumitomo Forestry in Japan is venturing into skyscrapers, as the demand for residential homes (its usual market) declines. This industry giant is proposing a 70-storey, 350m tower for Tokyo, called W350. It is a mixed-use building (commercial and residential) with wood inside and out, aiming to replace concrete - one of the world's largest carbon footprint [...]
