FIEA sees growth for forest industry

FIEA sees growth for forest industry

Thursday 27 Jun 2024

Forestry Minister Todd McClay's recent announcements on expanding the New Zealand forestry sector have been met with enthusiasm by industry leaders, according to FIEA events director John Stulen. "Our sector already boasts the most carbon- friendly exports and provides significant land-use benefits, all while reducing New Zealand's overall carbon footprint," said Stulen. "It's encouraging to see the government recognising this value and actively supporting our growth."

"Everything we do for industry aligns with the intent of today’s vision from the Minister," said Stulen. “We have just run a very successful Environmental Forestry programme, and in the coming months will deliver Wood Residues, Carbon Forestry, ForestTECH and WoodWorks events. These technology conferences focus on bringing leaders and innovators together with practical foresters, sawmillers and mass timber construction managers for growing the sector’s productivity and output.”

Government’s vision to grow the forestry sector aligns well with FIEA’s events:

Spurring economic growth through jobs and exports; (ForestTECH)
Delivering low emission solutions and products; (Wood Residues)
Supporting land use resilience, adaptation, biodiversity & social benefits; (Wood Residues and Environmental Forestry), and
Providing carbon removals to support climate goals. (Carbon Forestry)

“Our forest and wood technology conferences align very well with today’s specific visions from the Minister,” says Stulen. We work closely with MPI officials, industry groups and technology providers to help practical people in industry improve their industry out there with boots on the ground.”

For more details on upcoming events see:

“Our FIEA technology conference team looks forward to advancing forestry with the continued support of the Ministry for Primary Industries, industry leaders and our innovators and service providers at these well- attended events,” said Stulen.

For over 25 years, FIEA has partnered with industry to bring innovators to the podium to share their successes with their peers. This formula continues to work well with the support of industry, always a strong point. We see great reactions when these practical groups of hard-working people get to share their breakthrough with others who love their work in the forests up and down the country.

Source: FIEA

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