Motivation of forestry workers.

Authors: M. R. Fielder
Publication: New Zealand Journal of Forestry, Volume N.Z.J.For. 1983, Issue N.Z.J.For. 28(1) 1983, pp 35-42, May 1983
Publisher: New Zealand Institute of Forestry

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Abstract: In 1979 a study of the logging labour force was undertaken in the Bay of Plenty. Both private and state sector logging workers were included in the study which investigated, amongst other things, factors which motivated logging workers. The study was carried out under the direction of the Logging Industry Research Association with the co-operation of the New Zealand Timber Workers Union, The study is summarised in L.I.R.A. Report No. 6, Vol. 4, 1979.

In 1982 a study was carried out on silvicultural workers at Aupouri State Forest, Northland, in order to investigate factors which motivate silvicultural workers. In both studies the investigation took the form of a questionnaire which was constructed with the help of the Sociology Department of Canterbury University and the Industrial Psychology Department of Massey University.

The following paper highlights the findings of these two investigations and offers a viewpoint an the subject of motivation of forestry workers.

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