Woodscape study completed
07 March 2013
WoodScape, an economic evaluation of wood processing opportunities, has been completed by Crown Research Institute Scion.
Media Releases
Forest industry transforming itself
23 August 2012
The forest and wood processing industries are moving quickly on a strategy to transform the sector.
The Wood Council (Woodco) has just given the go-ahead to a $400,000 research-based initiative which aims to get the highest value out of every cubic metre of timber harvested. Known as Woodscape, it is modelled on a major study carried out for the Canadian forest products industry in 2009.
Wood Council of New Zealand Strengthens its Focus
1 September 2011
The Wood Council of New Zealand (Woodco) has appointed Jane Arnott to the role of Chief Executive Officer for NZ Wood, the operation that runs the over-arching marketing programme for the forest and wood sector.
Wood design wins ChCh rebuild design
6 July 2011
Today is a great day for the wood industry, says Doug Ducker, chairman of Woodco, following its winning entry into the 48 hour design competition for the Christchurch CBD, which took place over the last weekend.
New minister welcomes industry co-ordination
10 April 2013
The new Associate Minister for Primary Industries with responsibility for forestry, Hon Jo Goodhew, says she is looking forward to working with the forest and wood processing sector, to ensure it maintains and improves its position as one of New Zealand's key industries.
Wood processors target productivity gains through energy efficiency
20 November 2012
Wood processing companies across the country are set to save $1 million in energy costs annually through an agreement announced by the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) today.
Forest Industry Study Released
24 June 2011
The Wood Council of New Zealand (Woodco) today (24 June) released 'Building a Stronger Future For Wood', the 2011 industry study.
Plenty of wood for the Christchurch rebuild
2 March 2011
In the wake of the Christchurch earthquake, the New Zealand Wood Council stands ready to support New Zealand home builders.
Woodco supports Copenhagen Communiqué on climate change
28 September 2009
The NZ Wood Council supports the Copenhagen Communiqué on climate change.
Why methyl bromide is used to fumigate export logs and lumber
To ensure our logs and lumber are free of insect pests, some markets require them to be fumigated with methyl bromide gas before export.To protect residents, passers-by, pets and plants from harm, fumigation is strictly regulated. This ensures the gas poses no health risks to local communities.
However, methyl bromide damages the ozone layer which protects us from UV rays. So the government and forest industry are pulling out all stops to find alternative treatments.
