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The structure of forestry
Authors: C.D. GleasonPublication: New Zealand Journal of Forestry, Volume N.Z.J.For. 1986, Issue N.Z.J.For. 31(4) 1987, pp 11-14, Jan 1987
Publisher: New Zealand Institute of Forestry
Abstract: Current forest ownership and wood industry conglomeration are placing New Zealand forestry in a corporate oligopoly structure. There is a case for resisting such development and seeking to maintain some diversity in size amongst the forestry sector. The substantive argument for smaller-scale independent forest units includes improved political representation and public image, more flexible wood supply, sharper management effectiveness, greater opportunities for reduced growing costs, maintaining a wider scope for innovation, and general social values. Achieving a wider diversity in forest-growing units could arise through co-operatives, deliberate policy insofar as disposal of State forest plantations is concerned or more imaginative organization management within the present large growers.