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• Appita
  Website of the technical association serving the Australian and New Zealand pulp and paper industry.
  
  
• Canopy
  The newsletter of the New Zealand Native Forests Restoration Trust. Issues are available in full-text.
  
  
• Crown Forestry Rental Trust = Ngā Kaitiaki Rēti Ngahere Karauna
  Assists Māori to prepare, present and negotiate claims against the Crown, which involve or could involve Crown Forest Licensed Lands.
  
  
• Ensis link
  Ensis Link publishes news on latest science, research and development from both sides of the Tasman for growers, manufacturers and downstream users of wood and wood fibre. Issues are available in full-text.
  
  
• FBRC : Forest Biosecurity Research Council
  Presents objectives, research programmes, reports and publications of the Forest Biosecurity Research Council.
  
  
• FITEC = Akoranga mo te Waotu
  Forest Industries Training site provides information about the training organisation for the forest industries. Gives information about careers and courses available; publications in the field; the people in the organisation and links to forest industry organisations within New Zealand.
  
  
• Forest & Bird
  Site of New Zealand's largest independent conservation organisation. Includes information about native animals and plants, natural environments and threats to the ecosystem. Includes a blog and a map that helps find conservation campaigns and activities around the country.
  
  
• Forest health news / Forest Research
  Newsletter of the Ensis Forest Biosecurity and Protection Unit and the Forest Health Reference Laboratory. Issues available in full-text.
  
  
• Forest Site Management Cooperative
  Concentrates on research aimed at improving site management decisions based on a sound understanding of processes driving forest productivity. It looks at management of the soil resource and understorey vegetation for long-term sustainability.
  
  
• Forestry insights : the ultimate New Zealand forestry resource
  Information on New Zealand forests and the plantation-based wood processing industry for students, teachers, industry trainees and the general public.
  
  
• Inwood : the best wood business intelligence
  Forestry and wood business information. Includes a daily news service, publications, education resources, industry statistics, events, classifieds and searchable online industry directory.
  
  
• Inwood magazine : the best wood business intelligence
  Forestry and wood products magazine. The site presents summaries of articles from current and past issues of InWood Magazine. Full text is available to subscribers.
  
  
• Kyoto Forestry Association : New Zealand Kyoto Forestry Association
  About KFA,a not for profit organisation formed to represent forest owners. Includes news and faqs.
  
  
• Marlborough Forest Industry Association
  Provides forestry investment, industry and related information for the Nelson and Marlborough areas.
  
  
• National Forestry Library, Scion
  The library at Scion, a New Zealand crown research institute which contains a large collections of forestry, forest products, and pulp and paper literature. Outlines library services and provides access to its catalogue.
  
  
• Native Forest Action
  An action group formed to stop the logging of West Coast native forests by Timberlands West Coast. The site provides information on which forests are being logged; the West Coast Accord; conservation and West Coast jobs; facts and fallacies; and the beech scheme. It also includes a map, press releases and a slide show.
  
  
• New Zealand Arboricultural Association
  The New Zealand Arboricultural Association represents arborists throughout New Zealand. In 1996 it formed a Chapter with the International Society of Arboriculture. The site describes aboriculture and the arborist; the aims and objectives of the association; and membership requirements.Full text publications include the draft code of practice and the newsletter Tree Matters. Approved contractors are listed. Links to other sites, and images of New Zealand trees are available.
  
  
• New Zealand Forest Health Research Collaborative
  Aims to minimise the effect of pests and diseases on trees, forests, and wood. Pperates by providing a forum for: identifying forest health issues; prioritising research needs; funding research projects; sponsoring workshops and site visits; and generally enhancing communication and networking. The web site lists research projects.
  
  
• New Zealand Forest Owners Association
  The NZFOA is dedicated to the promotion and strategic positioning of commercial plantation forestry, and in particular of New Zealand radiata pine. It has eight specialist working committees. In addition to information about NZFOA, the website includes forestry facts and figures; some online publications; and a large database of New Zealand forestry environmental literature, which can be accessed by subscription.
  
  
• New Zealand forestry bulletin
  Published by the New Zealand Forest Owner's Association, New Zealand Forestry Bulletin covers news and events relevant to the forestry industry. Issues are available in full-text.
  
  
• New Zealand Institute of Forestry
  The New Zealand Institute of Forestry was founded in 1927 to provide a forum where those involved in forest management, utilisation, research and consulting could exchange ideas and information and keep up to date with industry trends. The website provides information on activities and publications. Documents on ethics and policies are avilable in full text.
  
  
• New Zealand journal of forestry science
  NZJFS, published by Scion, covers a wide range of topics relevant to forestry science. Contents pages and selected articles are available.
  
  
• New Zealand Land Treatment Collective
  Part of ENSIS. Site includes descriptions of research in various environmental areas. It also provides information about products and services, software and experimental facilities for advanced research. Online publications are available; also details for purchasing publications for sale.
  
  
• New Zealand Native Forests Restoration Trust
  Information about the Trust and its activities. Link to the newsletter Canopy.
  
  
• New Zealand School of Forestry, University of Canterbury
  The School's news is updated regularly and is also published in the Institute of Forestry magazine. Information on courses, staff, research, careers, course materials (some passworded) and some lecture notes are available here, links including a link to the Library forestry portal. School software.
  
  
• New Zealand Timber Preservation Council Incorporated
  NZTPC licences timber treaters to the WOODmark® programme, New Zealand's only nationwide quality assurance programme for treated timber and undertakes regular inspections, sampling and testing of treatment plants to ensure compliance with quality requirements and standards. Has links to news , events and publications.
  
  
• Ngāti-Hine Forestry Trust
  Includes information about the Ngāti-Hine Forestry Trust and annual reports in PDF format.
  
  
• NZ Farm Forestry
  NZFFA (New Zealand Farm Forestry Association) provides practical information for land owners, event and conference details, contact for local and special interest groups and an index to the journal Tree grower.
  
  
• Plantation Management Cooperative
  Looks at the effects of site, silviculture and genetics on plantation growth, quality and value. It also looks at interactions between agriculture and forestry, and develops methods to evaluate the physical, economic, social and environmental consequences of forestry. Includes online newsletter.
  
  
• Raetihi International Airport and Backpackers
  Promotional site for "Raetihi International Airport and Backpackers", a backpackers hostel in Raetihi. Includes information for tourists such as other accommodation options, places to eat, the Waimarino Museum, and Bridge to Nowhere tour.
  
  
• Scion
  A Crown Research Institute, formerly Forest Research which provides biomaterials technology, research and development services in the renewable materials and plant products sector. Information about their products and services, software and experimental facilities for advanced research. Online publications are available; also details for purchasing publications for sale.
  
  
• Timberlands West Coast Ltd.
  Includes information about the company and its forest and environmental management. Also includes an educational resource: "The West Coast and its forests"; a beech management information pack; full-text fact sheets; and annual reports in PDF format.
  
  
• Trees for Canterbury : the Green Effect Trust = Te Roopu Kakariki
  TFC is a non profit organisation created to meet the Green Effect Trust's aims to grow, plant and give away predominantly native trees, combining conservation of the environment with helping the unemployed and disabled to develop new skills. Features their activities, products and newsletters.
  
  
• Wood processing newsletter / Forest Research
  Wood Processing Newsletter covers research and development on wood processing and protection. Issues are available in full-text.
  
  
• Wood Processors Association of New Zealand
  About the association and the industry.
  
  
• Wood Technology Research Centre
  Based at the University of Canterbury. Staff; activities; current projects and publications are listed.
  
  
• Woodnet : NZ forestry database : log notification board
  Marketing and facilitation company for the forest and wood industry. Site includes trade board for buying and selling wood and associated products and services ; directory of members ; employment classifieds and latest log prices.