Forestry Links
Here is a selection of links to sites on forestry and related subjects.
New Zealand Forest Owners Association (www.nzfoa.org.nz)
More than 80% of New Zealand's plantation forest owners or managers are members of the NZFOA making it the industry's most representative forest growers organisation. You can find two major forestry publications on their website, the New Zealand Forestry Bulletin and NZ Forest Industry Facts & Figures (both are also available on our site).
Wood Processors Association of New Zealand (www.wpa.org.nz)
The Wood Processors Association (WPA) of New Zealand represents companies engaged in the primary processing of wood and wood products. WPA membership accounts for up to 75% of New Zealands primary wood processing capacity and its members come from the pulp and paper, panel boards, and sawmilling sectors.
Forestry Insights (www.insights.co.nz)
Described as the "ultimate forest industries reference site", this site has everything you need to know about forestry in New Zealand and more! This site is particularly useful from an educational viewpoint (in other words, check this out for your school forestry project!)
Scion (previously Forest Research) (www.scionresearch.com)
Scion has been recognised as a leader in forestry science since its beginnings as New Zealand Forest Research Institute in 1947. Scion has expanded its research capabilities to meet the growing consumer demand for renewable materials and products from plants.
Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (www.maf.govt.nz/forestry/)
The website of New Zealand's Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF).
New Zealand Institute of Forestry (www.nzif.org.nz)
The New Zealand Institute of Forestry was founded in 1927 to provide a forum where those involved in forest management, utilisation, research and consulting could exchange ideas and information and keep up to date with industry trends.
HortResearch (www.hortresearch.co.nz)
HortResearch is New Zealand's largest horticulture and food research organisation.
Forest Industries Training (www.fitec.org.nz)
Here you can find out about training in the forestry industry.
New Zealand Pine Manufacturers Association (www.pine.net.nz)
All about the association representing New Zealand's leading
pine manufacturing exporters.
Inwood Magazine (www.inwoodmag.com)
Described as "the forestry and wood magazine with attitude and style" and "one of the world's most impressive forest industry magazines".
The New Zealand Journal of Forestry (www.southernhemisphereforestry.co.nz)
The quarterly publication of the New Zealand Institute of Forestry, described as the "premier professional publication of the New Zealand forestry sector". The Journal includes debate on forestry issues and professional papers on New Zealand forestry.
New Zealand Farm Forestry Association (www.nzffa.org.nz)
The New Zealand Farm Forestry Association is a national organisation with over 4000 members and more than 30 active branches throughout New Zealand. The Association estimates that its members own and manage 200,000ha of forest.