28th August 2024 Newsletter
PRESIDENT'S COLUMN
Dear Member
I am excited about the upcoming conference in Nelson next week and look forward to seeing many of you there. The conference committee has been diligently preparing the final details for both the conference and field trips. With a strong turnout of members, this event will be a valuable opportunity for networking, addressing the challenges we face, and celebrating our awardees. If you have any feedback or suggestions for the Institute, please feel free to seek me out at the conference. I am keen to hear your perspectives as the Council continues to consider the future of NZIF.
I strongly encourage you to attend the AGM, where we will make important decisions regarding the Constitution, which must be updated in accordance with the new Act by next year. This is also a crucial opportunity for the Council to gather direction from members on the Institute's future. I have previously mentioned the challenges related to volunteerism. Currently, I dedicate around 35-40 hours a week to the Institute, and I will not be standing for re-election. We need to address how future Presidents will manage this role, and the AGM will be a key occasion to start this discussion.
Forestry has been prominently featured in the media recently, with issues such as mill shutdowns, pest invasions, and concerns about pines overtaking farms. We have responded to these issues through media releases and background information to reporters, often seeking to correct misleading statements. We rely on scientific data and the professional expertise of our members for accurate information. Additionally, we have been conducting surveys to gather insights on topics where data is lacking, such as afforestation areas and pest management costs. While these surveys are not scientific, they help us provide informed responses. I appreciate all who have participated in these surveys and encourage continued engagement.
We have had a busy time with consultations over the last fortnight with three submitted, including the 30 page submission on the second emissions reduction plan. I would like to thank Kit Richards, Rob Millar and Greg Adlam for all the efforts that have put into these submissions, along with all members who have provided input. Submissions sometimes seem a thankless task and we often feel they are ignored; however they are important to enable us refer to them when talking to media to show we have been actively saying something for a number of years. All submission are on our website for members to view.
Today is the final day to vote for our nominated Fellows. Please make sure to cast your vote at SurveyMonkey link. The rules require a minimum number of votes for a nominee to be elected as a Fellow, so your participation is crucial and shows respect to the nominees.
Lastly, I would like to extend my congratulations to Don Hammond on his appointment as Chair of WPMA. We have a strong collaborative relationship with WPMA through the Pan Sector Forum, and I look forward to working closely with Don in his new role.
Regards
James
KEEPING YOU IN THE LOOP
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)
Forest Biosecurity News Issue #4 August 2024
You can also access this from the PineNet page on the Forest Owners Association website, along with forestry pest and disease factsheets to help you recognise our priority threats.
Forest Biosecurity News aims to provide biosecurity information and updates for people working in plantation forestry, as well as for those with an interest in forest health. We also help those operating in forestry to proactively manage and reduce their biosecurity risk. Insights will be provided on forest biosecurity readiness, surveillance, responses, investigations, science, and government industry agreements.
Remember to report the unusual. If you encounter anything unusual impacting on your valuable plantation or native trees catch it, snap it, report it. Page 10 of the newsletter – details the range of ways for you to report the unusual.
Kind regards, Brendan Gould, Director Biosecurity and Risk, M 027 364 1577
Important Notice Regarding Email Delivery Issues - Xtra/Hotmail
We have received a few reports from members with xtra.co.nz (and potentially Hotmail) 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/Hotmail tech support who will contact smx who does the mail filtering for xtra/hotmail, 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.
The Forest Growers Levy Trust (FGLT) Survey
FGLT is undertaking this survey to understand the awareness of forestry’s commodity levy, and identify opportunities for tailoring future levy investment to meet growers’ needs.
You have been selected to participate in this research as you are a part of the New Zealand Farm Forestry Association (NZFFA) database. This survey is being conducted by independent research provider, Key Research. You can be assured that your responses will remain anonymous and that the survey is being conducted according to the regulations prescribed by the Research Association of New Zealand.
To begin the survey please copy and paste this link into your browser:
https://survey.keyresearchsurveys.com/s.aspx?r=a16911d4-704b-4990-9821-fe6acdac864b
This survey is a follow-up survey of one conducted in March/April this year.
If you have any questions about this survey, please contact Key Research on 0800 501 015, or info@keyresearch.co.nz or lauren@keyresearch.co.nz
INTERNATIONAL YOUNG PROFESSIONAL FORESTER EXCHANGE PROGRAMME
We are excited to launch this great opportunity to our members.
For more detailed information go to International Young Professional Forester Exchange Programme page.
WEBINAR AND CPD UPDATE
If you missed an event and would like to watch it please go to our NZIF Shop to select it.
Information and registration on the above upcoming webinars will be available soon.
All these events will be recorded and made available free to those who have registered or available to purchase in the NZIF Shop.
2024 NZIF CONFERENCE NELSON
SOWING TOMORROW'S FORESTS - 4 - 6 SEPTEMBER 2024
Registrations are now closed and we have reached 200 people attending various sessions over the three days.
Thank you to all those who have registered and safe travels to the event.
If you need to refresh yourself then visit the following pages for information
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
The Committee look forward to seeing you there!
Thank you to our sponsors who help make this conference possible.
RECRUITMENT REACH ADVERTISING
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REGISTRATION BOARD UPDATE
From the Registrar, 28 August 2024
RECENTLY ACCEPTED REGISTERED MEMBERS 
- Evan Powell
- Martin Watson
- Edwin Jansen
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
