On a stunning recent day in Dunedin, 11 dedicated members of the Wenita team volunteered at the Orokonui Ecosanctuary. The team was divided into two groups: one wielding chainsaws to clear monitoring tracks blocked by logs and debris, the other using handsaws to...
The Southern Wood Council recently held its Forestry Awards evening in conjunction with Competenz. The event brings people together from Otago and Southland for an evening of celebration. There were 10 major industry awards up for grabs, along with recognition of...
Harvesting timber from steep terrain in our newly acquired Bells block presented significant challenges for our Roxburgh 2 crew, demanding specialised techniques and equipment. The access track to the stand is steep, with a maximum gradient of 20%, and cannot be...
C3 Limited recently deployed the final stages of its No One On The Wharf Programme to its Port Chalmers operations. In December last year, C3 introduced the Auto Tally System and the Log Butting Stations – the final stages of the current mechanisation programme – to...
By Technical and Environmental Forester Mac Molloy We are excited to announce the installation of a continuous water monitoring sensor in the Meggatburn. This sensor will provide us with real-time feedback on various chemical parameters of the waterway, including...
With all the wet and cold weather we’ve been experiencing lately, it’s easy to forget that we’re in the middle of the fire season. Please don’t be lulled into a false sense of security – just a few warm, windy days can quickly elevate our fire danger to very high or...
