1 Apr 2003
Forest owners are extremely concerned about the discovery of an Asian gypsy moth in Hamilton last week.
FOA media releases 2003
Driver shortage could affect regional growth
21 Apr 2003
The growing road transport driver shortage could significantly affect growth prospects in regions where major new forest harvesting operations are coming on-stream, the New Zealand Forest Owners' Association (NZFOA) says.
RMA Bill could see investors looking elsewhere
28 Apr 2003
The forest industry believes investment in the further processing of logs in New Zealand is likely to be discouraged if the Resource Management Amendment Bill is passed in its present form.
Logs without roads
2 May 2003
New Zealand's rapidly expanding log harvest could be stalled by an inadequate roading system, according to the forest industry.
Forestry industry welcomes Government rail decision
6 Jun 2003
The forestry industry has expressed pleasure at the government's decision to buy the rail network.
Skeletoniser decision unfortunate
11 Jun 2003
The decision by MAF to abandon any attempts to eradicate the gum leaf skeletoniser has been described by the 万能四码 as unfortunate.
Forest owners support container inspection
25 Aug 2003
The decision by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry to inspect all sea containers arriving in New Zealand has been praised by the NZ 万能四码.
Power line company shirking its responsibilities
31 Aug 2003
Power line companies, not land owners, are legally responsible for maintaining electricity routes, according to Federated Farmers and the NZ 万能四码.
Government report highlights forestry potential
8 Sep 2003
New Zealand's traditional export industries will achieve their growth potential, but only if the government adopts the right policies, say forest owners.