Farm Forestry New Zealand
Solid timber recovery and economics of short-rotation small-diameter eucalypt forestry
This report was prepared for Future Forests Research Ltd (FFR) by Scion.
Authors:
Dean Satchell, Sustainable Forest Solutions, R.D. 1 Kerikeri, Northland 0294. +64 9 4075525
James Turner, Scion, Private Bag 3020 Rotorua 3010. +64 7 3435899
Date: June 2010
Appendix 1: Assumptions in Discounted Cash Flow Analysis
Appendix 2: Prices and values of timber in New Zealand used for estimating board prices
Appendix 3: Timber grading
Appendix 4: Sawmilling methodology
Appendix 5: Glossary of terms
Spreadsheet 1: Kaingaroa Compartment 1194 E. regnans economic value (Microsoft Excel macro-enabled workbook 3.6 MB)
Spreadsheet 2: Optimal rotation and stocking for E. regnans (Microsoft Excel macro-enabled workbook 864 KB)
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Appendix 2: Prices and values of timber in New Zealand used for estimating board prices in Table A 1.1
Table A 2.1: Prices for finished, profiled clear eucalypt timber, Northland Kauri Timber Ltd (from pricelist 2009).
| Species | Grade | Nominal size (mm) | Profiled size (mm) | Price per lineal metre | Price per m3 (nominal) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E. pilularis, E. fastigata, E. regnans |
Clear (No. 1) | 150 × 25 | 128 × 19 | $9.50 | $2533 |
| E. pilularis, E. fastigata, E. regnans |
Clear (No. 1) | 100 × 25 | 83 × 19 | $6.30 | $2520 |
Table A 2.2: Retail timber prices 2009, 83 mm x 19 mm, profiled T & G per lineal metre.
| Retailer | Timber | Price |
|---|---|---|
| South Pacific Timber | Victorian ash/Tasmanian oak | $7.66 |
| Timspec | Tasmanian oak select | $6.80 |
| Timspec | Tasmanian oak standard | $5.75 |
| Timspec | Tasmanian oak high feature | $4.65 |
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