New Zealand wood markets A 60-year overview and where we might be heading

Authors: Dennis Neilson
Publication: New Zealand Journal of Forestry, Volume N.Z.J.For. 2013, Issue N.Z.J.For. 58(3) 2013, pp 21-24, Nov 2013
Publisher: New Zealand Institute of Forestry

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Abstract: It is tempting to write only about a literal definition of economics of markets, that is, about the economics of wood products and where they fit to be competitive. However, success or otherwise in this industry depends on more factors than just plain numbers. This article discusses some issues wider than simple numbers. Government involvement The development of wood markets for the New Zealand forest industry sector has experienced a number of significant changes in the last 60 years. While the radiata pine plantation industry has been active for well over 100 years, it has really only been since World War II that radiata pine processed wood markets have developed domestically and internationally. In addition, for 30 years the government was a main player, a central premise to this article.

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