Gill and Geoff Brann, Te Puke, Bay of Plenty branch July 2014
On the Brann's 240 ha drystock farm, initial plantings were for erosion control on light pumice soils, and riparian protection.Planting were on small areas of poorer quality land over time…
Branns forestry and drystock, Bay of Plenty branch (longer video) July 2014
On the Brann's 240 ha drystock farm, initial plantings were for erosion control on light pumice soils, and riparian protection.Planting were on small areas of poorer quality land over time…
David and Chloe Blackley and Gabrielle Walton; Summerhill, Bay of Plenty branch July 2014
This award-winning drystock property combines plantation forestry with amenity and conservation plantings and public recreation. Species include radiata pine, kauri, cypresses, blackwoods, eucalypts and poplar (to control soil erosion). Gabrielle…
Future Proofing the Family Farm John Channing, December 2021
The Bellamy Farm story - Te Puke, BOP This month Wilma and I had the privilege of visiting Paul and Rita Bellamy’s farm which is situated up behind Te Puke on…
Post-harvest planting
Geoff Brann, November 2013
When it comes to replanting after a forest harvesting, I can comment on our experience in the Bay of Plenty. Other areas will have different weeds and problems to deal…
Agroforestry – the Tikitere experience
Martin Hawke, May 2011
In the mid to late 1970s no farm forestry visit to the Bay of Plenty was complete without a visit to the Tikitere agroforestry trial. Within a decade or two…
Summerhill recreational farm - More than a farm and a forest
Ian Nicholas, May 2011
David, Cloie and Gabrielle won the Husqvarna North Island Farm Foresters of the Year award this year and a more detailed description of this is here. David and Cloie Blackley…
48 years’ experience of agroforestry at Roydon Downs
Geoff and Gill Brann, May 2011
Roydon Downs is a 245 hectare property in the Bay of Plenty. It is unique in that over the last 48 years there has been a very active tree planting…
The Bay of Plenty region
John Douglas, May 2011
The Bay of Plenty region covers approximately 21,836 square kilometres of which 12,250 square kilometres are land and the remaining area is coastal marine. The region extends roughly from Katikati…
Bay of Plenty branch history
Ian Nicholas, May 2011
The Rotorua Farm Shelter and Forestry Association was formed in March 1960. Ed Graham was the founder of the association and its first president. It is interesting to note that…
Further tax changes possible Monday, January 17, 2022
Changes are possible to the ‘cost of standing timber’ provisions of the Income Tax Act. Farm Forestry members have been working to help willing owners aggregate their forests for economies…
Forest Owners say Fish and Game barking up the wrong tree Thursday, December 09, 2021
The Forest Owners Association says Fish and Game’s criticism of exotic plantation forests doesn’t accord with reality. “Fish and Game is, quite simply, barking up the wrong tree when it…
Forest Owners say ‘back the bat’ Tuesday, October 26, 2021
The Forest Owners Association is urging its members and the public to vote for the pekapeka – the Long-Tailed Bat - in the Forest and Bird sponsored Bird of the…
EDS attack on forestry ignores threat of climate change Friday, September 17, 2021
The forest industry is calling a media statement from the Environmental Defence Society an ill-informed rant against forestry which ignores the threat of climate change. Forest Owners Association President, Phil…
Recognition for Forestry's Highest Achievers in 2021. Monday, August 23, 2021
The New Zealand Institute of Forestry (NZIF) has announced the winners of its prestigious 2021 awards. In what has been an exceptionally volatile year for many, the forestry sector remains a significant…
Forest Owners welcome Te Uru Rakau appointment Monday, August 09, 2021
The Forest Owners Association says the appointment of Jason Wilson to head Te Uru Rākau – New Zealand Forest Service, is absolutely appropriate for the huge challenges and opportunities facing…
Foresters say afforestation report raises more questions than it answers Wednesday, August 04, 2021
The Forest Owners Association says the Beef+Lamb commissioned survey on forest planting rates is nowhere near robust nor detailed enough to draw a conclusion that the government should impose controls…
Forest Owners sharing primary sector concerns Thursday, July 15, 2021
The Forest Owners Association is sympathising with some farmer frustrations over the pace of regulations being imposed on the primary sector. Forest Owners Association President Phil Taylor says the time…
Forest Owners say production trees are potentially farming’s biggest friend Tuesday, July 06, 2021
The President of the Forest Owners Association has told delegates to the Primary Industries Summit in Christchurch that forestry offers many opportunities for farmers. He said trees versus food production…
Commission’s ETS change risks forest planting targets Tuesday, June 08, 2021
The forest industry says the Climate Change Commission is risking forest planting rates by stating that the current Emissions Trading Scheme ‘will incentivise more production forestry than needed.’ The final…
KTM Supreme Winner at Forestry Awards Monday, May 10, 2021
The best of best in the region’s forestry industry were toasted at a sell-out Southern North Island Wood Council Training Awards dinner last night. The supreme winner, found from the…
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