Wood Watch

Carbon market wide open to doubtful deals

Some small forestry investors have been hit by fly-by-night operators in the new carbon market, Carbon News reports today. [ Read More ]

Govt commended for ETS stand

For more than two years forest owners have been bound by the emission trading scheme. Although this has caused difficulties for many of them, they say unwinding the scheme now would be hugely complex and costly. It would also undoubtedly [ More ] [ Read More ]

Council agreement sign of confidence

Blakely Pacific has welcomed the Waimate District Council’s decision to accept an offer for the purchase of the Athlone and Charnwood forestry blocks.

Blakely Pacific Managing Director Phil Taylor says they are very pleased to have come through the tender and [ More ] [ Read More ]

RWC not just about tourism, forestry sector says

New Zealand's forestry and wood products sector aims to capitalise on the Rugby World Cup 2011 [ Read More ]

Product quality improved, says departing CEO

The Dominion Post: 22/04/10 page three.

PETER BODECKER,  the chief executive of the New Zealand Wood Processors’ Association since its foundation, is leaving to join the Seafood Industry Council.

The association, which represents the companies that process more than three-quarters of New [ More ] [ Read More ]