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Events
ETS FOR THE FARM FORESTER
At Blackley/Walton Properties & Partnerships
You are invited to a case study presentation applying the
Emissions Trading Scheme to the Blackley/Walton Properties & Partnerships
These properties have a mixture of
• Pre 1990 forests
• Post 1989 forests & proposed plantings
• Joint Ventures & Partnerships
• Mixed species & age groups
The day will start with presentations by MAF and the forest owners,
followed by workshops on ETS-related matters
Where:
Summerhill Farm Woolshed
320 Reid Road
Welcome Bay
When:
Saturday 10th July, 2010
10.30am – 2pm
Lunch included farm drive to finish
$10 admission fee (free to NZFFA members)
Pre registration is essential to ensure your place
contact – Cloie Blackley BOP Farm Forestry cloblackley@xtra.co.nz Tel 07 5420077
For more information Tel MAF advisor Sarah Pitcher-Campbell Tel 07 921340
West Coast Branch - Farmer’s Special Field Day
IN THE GREY VALLEY AND REEFTON -
SATURDAY 17TH JULY 2010
Meet 9.30 am - Waipuna, Ferguson’s Farm, Waipuna Road, Grey Valley.
Turn at the road junction on the south side of the Grey River near Ikamatua (new Granite Memorial opposite), and proceed down Waipuna Road for 10 minutes to first stop on forested terraces to right. [after lunch near Ken and Robyn Ferguson’s homestead, leave 1pm for Reefton] Themes – Woodlots and Shelterbelts, Windthrow and Utilization, Protected Areas and Beech Management, Stock.
At 1.30 pm - New Zealand Sustainable Forest Products L.P., near Reefton.
Proceed directly ahead from the Inangahua River bridge, and turn north-west along SH 69, to
10 Gannons Road, with the mill visible on the edge of Reefton township.
This is a Limited Partnership between an American investment company and New Zealand interests. In late 2009 the company purchased the plant and assets of Forever Beech and the Reefton Coast-pine sawmill. Many months have been spent in installation and commissioning of specialist equipment. Themes - fully integrated Sawmilling, Drying and Processing of Indigenous timbers, Exotic minor species. Opportunities for West Coast Tree Growers/Owners.
About 4 pm - Latte Ltd Dairy Farm, Station Road, Ahaura.
For those returning towards Greymouth, we will make a quick stop at Barry Woodman and Tracey Tordoff-Woodman’s property. Immediately prior to the final hill into Ahaura, turn right along the stream before the crossing and proceed to the sheds at the end of Station Road. [Note:- Compulsory Stop at Rail Crossing –look both ways for coal trains!] Turn right just before milking shed, to main raceway. Themes – Efficient Raceway development, Streamside Fencing for Biodiversity, Proposed Planting, Species and Regimes, Fencing Significant Natural Areas, Willow Removal.
Bring Lunch,
Gumboots, Safety
Gear if have?
Branch Contacts -
Jack Davidson (President) Ph (03) 755 8178 Email:kdavidson@paradise.net.nz
Michael Orchard (Secretary) Ph (03) 755 7310 thetreecentre@xtra.co.nz
Mid Northland Fielday - ROSVALL SAWMILL WHAREORA
FRIDAY 23rd JULY 10.30am
Selwyn has arranged with the management at Rosvall’s sawmill for us to have a conducted tour of their mill.
We are to meet at the office at 10.30 and the tour will take 2 to 2 ½ hours.
Selwyn’s own timber was milled at this mill and he took a keen interest following his logs through the process. Now he would like us to see how a modern and efficient sawmill processes Radiata.
As this is an industrial site we will be required to wear high viz vests and hard hats. The club has some but if you have your own please bring them.
If it is a nice day we could go on to the Quarry Gardens and have lunch there.
What to bring: Hard hat high viz vest lunch.
Contact person: Selwyn Milne Ph:094388654 Email:selnan@paradise.net.nz
Mid Northland branch - RADIATA AND LUCITANICA
COLIN SMITH PARTNERSHIP RADIATA AND LUCITANICA
SATURDAY 28th AUGUST 10 : 30am
Directions : 2.1 km along Milne Rd. which is off Aponga Rd. [off Pipiwai Rd.
As this is a partnership block Colin is hoping some of the partners will be able to come.
They have trees ranging from 2 years old to 25 years old and some lucitanicas that were wind pruned quite successfully.
Time permitting Bob would like to show us some 14 year old Lucitanicas on his old farm and he even has another interesting couple he maybe able to arrange us to visit.
Sounds a busy programme! But I recommend this day as Colin Smith has so much knowledge and he has been trying out his ideas on his own land.
We will meet at the woolshed on the right hand side of Milne Road.
What to bring: Lunch Raincoat All welcome.
Contact: Bob Moscrip Ph: 09 435 7317 Email: bobbethmoscrip@actrix.co.nz
Mid Northland Branch - PAHI RIVER CRUISE
SATURDAY 9TH OCTOBER 10.00am.
Directions From SH 12 Turn west into Pahi road just north of Paparoa.
Pam Kelly has organized a leisurely cruise down river into the Kaipara harbour. I have been told the Kowhais are an impressive sight if we have timed it right. Most of the early settlement was from the Kaipara harbour, what better way to see the history of the area. Come and join Pam and Peter our tour guides on the comfortable and spacious Kewpie 2.
Cost $20.00 For Adults calculated on thirty people [ boat will carry up to 50 people]
Children $10.00 and under five no charge. Cruise duration 3---4 hours
Please bring your own lunch and refreshments.
Contact person Bev Gravatt 094346921 Email: lloydbev@xtra.co.nz
Please book in your seat!!
Men of Trees Branch Field Day
At John Purey-Cust’s property
14 August 2010 Saturday Assemble at the house at 1pm
This won our Best Planted Small Farm’s competition 2008 and was subsequently visited by the 2010 Farm Forestry conference. This 14ha. Property has been planted over the last 15 years with just about every species you can think of (and others you haven’t even heard of) and is interesting at any time of the year.
How to get there-from the South up Broughton St., Gore-turn into Reaby Road, Past the Golf Course and left into Campion Road to the end. Bring good footwear as it could be a little damp underfoot at this time of the year.
Contact John Purey-Cust Ph:03 208 5200 or Email: oq43@ispnz.co.nz
Far North Branch Field Day
Cable Hauler Harvesting with Juken Nissho
Where: Puerua Road, off Kapiro Road, Kerikeri
When: Tuesday, 3rd August At 11am
Bring: Lunch
Cable hauling is aharesting method used in steeper forest land, and will very likely be employed to log the forests of several of our members. We will see huler in action and then have a time for discussion with Juken Nissho staff when they stop for lunch at mid-day.
Directions: Drive about 7 km along Purerua Road. The route will be signposted.
Enquiries: Li Legler Ph: 09 407 4991
Far North Branch Mid Winter Dinner
Where: Taipa Bay Resort
When: Friday 23 July, 6pm: Social Time at the bar, 7pm: Buffet dinner.
Cost: $28.50 per person.
Guest speaker: Helen Moodie
Helen is an engaging speaker who is prominent in rural issues in Northland. Many people know her through her role with Landcare groups, but she wears several other hats as well.
Far North Farm Forestry Award: This annual award will be presented during the evening.
To confirem your attendance please phone Robin 09 406 0564 or Li 09 407 4991
Or Brian 09 408 4050. Friends and family are all welcome
Hawke's Bay Branch
Port of Napier
Wednesday 11th August, assembale ready for 10am start.
Park across the road from the port in the log storage area under the Bluff. Wait to be escorted through Gate 3.
We will be hosted by Andrew Locke, the Port’s Business Development Manager.
Be prepared to enjoy an informative and interactive morning learning about the Port’s growth in operations and why Hawke’s Bay as a primary producing region is so fortunate to have this wonderful facility.
You will need to bring photo ID, I,e. Drivers license
We will have morning tea and a presentation from Andrew in the Port’s boardroom from 10:00 until 11:00am and then followed by a bus tour around the Port’s operations until mid day.
Numbers are capped at 70 people, so please RSVP before 4 August to Ed Saathof, ed.saathof@panpac.co.nz or (0275)-900-177, 831-0100
Or Marie Taylor, planthawkesbay@xtra.co.nz or (0274) 424-536, 836-7018
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