Investor Update, Summer 2021
This year, despite the disruption caused by the Covid-19 challenges we all face, we’ve made remarkable progress on our aim to become certified for responsible forest management. We thank Malte Coulmann, our Southern North [...]
The opportunities and risks of forest investment for individuals – Bert Hughes & Gordon Wong
An article by Forest Enterprises directors Bert Hughes and Gordon Wong about forestry investment for individuals was published in the New Zealand Journal of Forestry in November 2021 (Vol. 66, No.3). Abstract: Forestry can be [...]
New Zealand Forestry Bulletin, Christmas 2021
The latest Christmas 2021 issue of the New Zealand Forestry Bulletin has just been published (December 2021). In this issue: International Timber Manifesto launched for COP26, Log markets and Covid, La Ninā increases fire risk, [...]
Forest Enterprises announces Liz Brown as company shareholder and director
Forestry investment company Forest Enterprises welcomes Group Finance Manager Liz Brown as a shareholder and executive director. The company's five existing shareholders invited Brown to become a co-owner in recognition of her leadership and business [...]
Murrays Nurseries milestone year
With the 2021 planting season complete, Murrays Nurseries in Woodville reflects on a milestone year. Patrick Murray and his team of four supplied a record 13 million baby pines this year. 15 million is planned [...]
Forestry investments prove resilient
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 [...]
Why forestry is so investible
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 [...]
Mechanised harvesting – more timber, less waste and safer
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 [...]
Investor Update, Winter 2021
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. [...]
Forest Enterprises wins East Coast environmental award
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 [...]
Hannah Harvey wins environmental excellence award
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 [...]
Safety culture good for business
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 [...]
Gisborne Port at Maximum Capacity
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 [...]
Investor Update, Summer 2020
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 [...]
About the new Trusts Act 2019
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 [...]
New Zealand Forestry Bulletin, Spring 2020
The latest Spring 2020 issue of the New Zealand Forestry Bulletin was published this October 2020. In this issue - an app to beat the bugs, Tairawhiti debris flood redux - handled better this time, [...]