14th August 2024 Newsletter
PRESIDENT'S COLUMN
Dear Members
As we rapidly approach our annual conference, awards dinner, and AGM, I want to extend my sincere thanks to everyone who has registered or is providing sponsorship. Your support is invaluable, and I’m looking forward to seeing you there. There’s still space available for both attendees and sponsors, but with registration closing soon, this is likely your last chance to secure your spot. The Nelson committee has put together a fantastic program which promises to offer valuable insights and the opportunity to network and reconnect with old friends.
I also strongly encourage you to attend the AGM. This year, we’ll be discussing the changes we need to implement in response to the new Incorporated Societies Act, including the requirement to have a constitution and officers. We must agree on the constitution by the 2025 AGM, so now is the perfect time to start this important conversation. Additionally, we’ll provide a brief summary of the survey we recently sent to all members, with more detailed information to follow after the AGM once the council has had time to review. This AGM is a crucial moment to begin discussing the future direction of NZIF and how we plan to finance it.
We continue to seek clarity from the government on key issues which are vital to our members. We’re urging the Minister to clarify the details of the proposed planting restrictions, emphasising the urgency of making this decision as the 2025 planting programs are already being planned. We’re also pushing for progress on the ETS fees. While we’ve successfully avoided annual fees this year, we’re seeking clarity on future fees. As you know, we’re addressing this through a dual approach: the ongoing Judicial Review and direct negotiations with the Minister.
I’d also like to remind members who were registered under the government’s now-defunct RFA program to consider registering with our NZIF Registered Forestry Professional scheme. Professionalism is crucial to our industry and to NZIF, and registering with us demonstrates your commitment to maintaining high standards. I continue to receive numerous complaints about poor practices, often involving non-members, and there’s a growing recognition of the importance of contracting professional managers who adhere to professional standards. This is an issue I’m currently discussing with Federated Farmers, as many of their members have expressed concerns about receiving poor advice regarding their forests.
I look forward to seeing many of you at the Nelson conference. As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact me. And once again, if you haven’t registered for the conference yet, please do so now.
Thanks,
James
KEEPING YOU IN THE LOOP
Important Notice Regarding Email Delivery Issues
We have received a few reports from members with xtra.co.nz email addresses who are not receiving correspondence from NZIF, despite our emails being successfully sent.
Unfortunately, this issue appears to be outside of our control, but we recommend the following steps to help resolve the problem:
- Check if NZIF emails are going to the sp*m folder: you need to access your emails using the xtra webmail, not Outlook, one of the folders is a sp*m folder you can’t see in Outlook physically, if you see it there via the webmail then right click on the email and say it is not sp*m.
- You need to contact Xtra tech support who will contact smx who does the mail filtering for xtra, and tell them to whitelist our domain @nzif.org.nz
If you have an alternative email to use you may want to consider changing this on your profile.
Future Foresters Latest News
Welcome to the Future Foresters newsletter. It’s been a while since the last update, but we want to keep you posted on recent changes to Future Foresters and reflect on the previous year.
FENZ Statement of Performance Expectations 2024-25
ForestSat 2024 is coming very soon!!
from 9th to -13th September!
ForestSat is the Global Association for Forest Spatial Analysis Technologies. Organised by Scion and hosted in Rotorua this year, the conference will showcase the latest advancements in forestry science through cutting-edge research presentations and will highlight new tools and technologies driving innovation in the field. Explore the detailed program agenda here and join us to stay at the forefront of developments in forestry science. Register now at this link to secure your place at what will be an outstanding event
The Conference website is here: ForestSAT (eventsair.com)
JOB VACANCY - ROTORUA
Senior Adviser, Indigenous Forestry
Company: Ministry for Primary Industries
Location: Rotorua
Job Description:
The Indigenous Forestry Team operates across the length of the country - from kauri and tōtara forests in Northland to native beech forests in Southland - meeting some interesting characters along the way.
This role is responsible for implementing the provisions of the Forests Act relating to the sustainable use of privately owned indigenous forests from harvest through to export. This includes ensuring compliance with the regulations in their capacity as a warranted forestry officer (note that training to become a forestry officer will be provided to the successful candidate).
We are looking for a Senior Indigenous Forestry Adviser for this permanent role within the Forestry System directorate at Te Uru Rākau - New Zealand Forest Service based in Rotorua. The role is a balance of office and field work, with the field work generating the office work. As a senior position this role will also involve project/trip leadership and mentoring of junior staff members.
Mōu - About You
We are looking for someone with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships, who is capable and comfortable working autonomously and within a team, as well as outdoors and on challenging terrain in any weather.
Key requirements for this role are:
- Tertiary qualification in a relevant or closely related discipline (e.g. forestry science, ecology, botany, or environmental science)
- Resource management or forest management training and / or experience.
- Technical knowledge / background in ecology, with an understanding and knowledge of indigenous forest ecosystems preferred. Indigenous species and timber recognition is an advantage.
- Excellent written and analytical skills
- High level of physical fitness required (This is a partially field-based role)
- Understanding of the indigenous forestry sector in New Zealand, and the practice of sustainable forest management is desirable.
- Experience working in a regulatory environment
- Compliance experience highly desired
Applications Close: 18th August 2024
To complete your application visit the MPI Careers Site.
To view the full job description please select the following link:
Senior Adviser, Indigenous Forestry
Contact Information: Sophie Hallett
WEBINAR AND CPD UPDATE
August Webinar Review
If you missed this webinar and would still like to watch it, then go to our NZIF Shop (ensure you are logged in) and purchase the webinar for $10.00. Once purchased, a confirmation email will be sent with the link and password.
Our latest Webinar ran on the 6th August 2024
Are Redwoods our second species?
After radiata pine, Californian coast redwood has been the next most common species planted in commercial forests in New Zealand over the last decade.
Its growth rates in the right areas, long life, durable wood properties, freedom from pests and diseases and coppicing nature have resulted in increased investment in the species, in particular in the South Waikato, King Country and Inland Manawatu and Taranaki.
This webinar provided members with an update on the current state of knowledge of redwoods – markets, site preferences, genetics, silviculture, carbon and economics of growing - we have assembled a team of leading redwood industry practitioners and researchers.
Presenters: Rob Webster, Simon Rapley, Paul Silcock, Michael Watt
If you missed this event and would like to watch it please go to our NZIF Shop to select it.
Webinar Information
Everyone who completes registration or purchases from the shop:
- receives a link to view the webinar, so if you can’t listen live you can listen later.
Please note: It takes approximately 3 working days before the link to the recording is made available to those who have registered and make it available in the NZIF Shop.
FORESTRY AUSTRALIA WEBINAR
WEBINAR | Forestry comms: Communicating complexity effectively
Date: Tuesday 27 August
Time: 12.30 to 1.30pm (AEST)
Cost: $10 AUD for NZIF members
For NZIF Members to register, please click HERE.
About the webinar:
It’s not just the what, but the how, of communications that really makes a difference. The way we share, engage and inform is key to being understood and building social license – and has never been more important in the forestry sector as we seek to communicate science, research and operational complexity in an age of heightened discourse. This webinar is for all forestry professionals and forest growers, and will equip attendees to think differently, broadly and strategically in the ways they engage with their respective audiences, both inside and outside forestry. Join David Bruce (Communications Director; Natural Hazards Research Australia) and Dr Sam Lloyd (Principal Scientist; Healthy Land and Water) for expert principles and personal case studies highlighting ways to communicate complex science in order to effectively engage with stakeholders and our community at large. Every forester has a story to tell.
Please note:
You can listen live or listen later - everyone who registers will receive a copy of the webinar recording and slides
The link with joining instructions will be sent to all registered delegates 24 hours before the webinar commences.
For more information on the event, please visit our website HERE.
2024 NZIF CONFERENCE NELSON - Closing weeks
SOWING TOMORROW'S FORESTS - 4 - 6 SEPTEMBER 2024
We hope that the NZIF membership is enjoying our daily highlights for the upcoming conference and you are looking forward to attending. Thank you for registering early, this assists in our planning and ensures a successful event for all. PLEASE NOTE: Field Trip C is now fully booked.
For more information see the links below:
2024 Nelson Conference Field Trips
2024 Nelson Conference Sponsorships
2024 Nelson Conference Speaker Profile
2024 Nelson Conference Information Page
Accommodation: Go to the Conference Information page to find out about the special deal at the Rutherford Hotel.
We look forward to seeing you in September 2024.
NZIF Nelson Committee
2024 CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIP
Events can not happen without the support of the industry. We would like to acknowledge our Sponsors who have come forward to acknowledge the NZIF Conference and its importance.
REGISTRATION BOARD UPDATE
From the Registrar 14 August 2024
RECENTLY ACCEPTED REGISTERED MEMBERS
- Sam Nuske
NOTICE OF 5 YEAR REGISTRATION REVIEW
The following Registered Members are required to submit their application for a periodic review of registration which must be accepted by the Board no later than 31 May 2025:
- Malte Coulmann
- Craig Fisher
- Alan Bell
- Andy Dick
- Bruce Manley
- Paul McCreedy
- Shane Perrett
- David Janett
- Carolyn Jackson
- Geoff Thorp
Any member of the NZIF has the right to object to an application. Any objection should be lodged with the Registrar registrar@nzif.org.nz within 20 working days of the first appearance of the notice in this newsletter, specifying the grounds for the objection.
Peter Gorman, Registrar
NZIF Registration Board
registrar@nzif.org.nz
+64 21 166 5938
