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Recent Meeting: 27 Feb 2024 – SEWG, Dunedin
12 March 2024
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NZ Forestry Industry Safety Council faces funding cuts
12 March 2024
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Audit finds ‘major non-conformities’ in forest certification
1 March 2024
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NZ Government announces review of forestry ETS costs
1 March 2024
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Toroawhi initiative comes to an end
1 March 2024
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Vale John Purey-Cust
1 February 2024
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NZ log market update – January 2024 (Forest360)
31 January 2024
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NZ forestry industry establishing pan sector body
30 January 2024
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Wood industry watching shipping costs
29 January 2024
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December 2023 NZ log market update
12 December 2023
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Pan Pac on the road back to full production
5 December 2023
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72% of region’s energy needs through biomass
5 December 2023
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NZ forestry’s briefing to incoming Ministers
5 December 2023
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New Forests to sell NZ assets
17 November 2023
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Council’s proposed new rules could cost millions
30 October 2023
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Changes to Environment Standards for Plantation Forestry
3 October 2023
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Farm forestry sign not meeting Council’s standards
29 September 2023
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Wood-fired hospital boilers replace coal
13 September 2023
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MOTAT steam tram powered by trees
10 August 2023
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Forest Industry Dinner Meeting – 23 August 2023
4 July 2023
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Forestry careers showcased at 2023 Dunedin EXPO
29 June 2023
![Featured image for “Discover Forestry NZ launched”](https://southernwoodcouncil.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/School_Kids_and_Log_Truck.jpg)
Discover Forestry NZ launched
26 June 2023
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Energy centre switches from coal in $2.28m project
21 June 2023
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Bioenergy funding to better utilise forestry slash
9 June 2023
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Awards 2023 – Forest training & success celebrated in the South
22 May 2023
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More land in south purchased by Ikea franchisee
3 May 2023
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PF Olsen NZ Log Market – April 2023
1 May 2023
![Featured image for “Nationwide first bond for slash management”](https://southernwoodcouncil.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Southland_Slash_Bond.jpg)
Nationwide first bond for slash management
1 May 2023
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Another Fonterra site switching boilers from coal
28 April 2023
![Featured image for “New funding for contractors for biomass innovation”](https://southernwoodcouncil.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Wood_Chipping_GEDI.jpg)
New funding for contractors for biomass innovation
6 April 2023
![Featured image for “Tuatapere farm to be converted to pine”](https://southernwoodcouncil.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/120m_Victorian_Investment.jpg)
Tuatapere farm to be converted to pine
5 April 2023
Dual fuel truck powered by diesel and hydrogen gas
4 April 2023
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GPS accuracy to 10cm from satellite uplink centre
27 March 2023
![Featured image for “New NZ wood pellet press opened”](https://southernwoodcouncil.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Azwood_Pellets_Story.jpg)
New NZ wood pellet press opened
22 March 2023
![Featured image for “International study tour grants opened”](https://southernwoodcouncil.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Logging_Simulator_Mike_Hurring_School.jpg)
International study tour grants opened
9 March 2023
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Wahine in Forestry – Answers to a long standing challenge
1 February 2023
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Nominations open for 2023 SWC Forestry Awards
25 January 2023
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Contractor’s training school to address skills shortages
1 December 2022
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Forestry firing up largest biomass boiler in NZ
28 November 2022
![Featured image for “Southland forestry blocks sold for NZ5.1m”](https://southernwoodcouncil.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Pine_Seedlings.jpg)
Southland forestry blocks sold for NZ5.1m
21 October 2022
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Celebrating long-term evergreen harvesting contract
13 October 2022
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2022 Awards – Printable list of award winners and photos
5 October 2022
![Featured image for “Slash pile probes seek the heat”](https://southernwoodcouncil.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Slash_Tool_for_story.jpg)
Slash pile probes seek the heat
30 September 2022
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2022 Forestry Training and Success Celebrated in the South
31 August 2022
![Featured image for “New campaign launched for NZ forestry careers”](https://southernwoodcouncil.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Forestry_Careers.jpg)
New campaign launched for NZ forestry careers
10 August 2022
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Plant’s biomass boiler beginning operation
30 July 2022
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Heavy transport fleet de-carbonising with hydrogen
13 July 2022
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Helping workers recover from addiction
15 June 2022
![Featured image for “PF Olsen announces new investment partnership”](https://southernwoodcouncil.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Radiata_Pine_Phenotyping_Story.jpg)
PF Olsen announces new investment partnership
15 June 2022
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New Log Traders and Forestry Advisors registration
1 June 2022
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Transport company tackling driver fatigue
19 May 2022
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IKEA – production not carbon forestry?
18 May 2022
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Worksafe: Close scrutiny or radical over-reach?
13 May 2022
![Featured image for “Malaysian Co. buys 264ha of Tuatapere land for forestry”](https://southernwoodcouncil.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Precision_Forestry_Story3.jpg)
Malaysian Co. buys 264ha of Tuatapere land for forestry
4 May 2022
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New Guest Speaker for SWC Forestry 2022 Awards
3 May 2022
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Ravensdown switching to wood biomass fuel
27 April 2022
![Featured image for “Wood Energy New Zealand Partnership formed”](https://southernwoodcouncil.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Niagara_Sawmilling_Story.jpg)
Wood Energy New Zealand Partnership formed
14 April 2022
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SWC Awards 2022: New Dates
10 April 2022
![Featured image for “Wenita gets behind predator initiative”](https://southernwoodcouncil.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Wenita_SWC_Story.jpg)
Wenita gets behind predator initiative
22 March 2022
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Trial of new silviculture mentoring programme
10 March 2022
![Featured image for “Pre-training prepares job seekers for forestry work”](https://southernwoodcouncil.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Intra-wood_Story.jpg)
Pre-training prepares job seekers for forestry work
8 March 2022
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Monster Redwood from South Canterbury
2 March 2022
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Invercargill $3.77 m decarbonisation fund now available
2 March 2022
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Obituary – Shaun Cawood
17 February 2022
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Yes – big trees, they still exist
3 February 2022
![Featured image for “Funding to increase forestry workforce in Otago”](https://southernwoodcouncil.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Tokomamiro_Funding_Story.jpg)
Funding to increase forestry workforce in Otago
21 January 2022
![Featured image for “Plantation forestry debate lights up the South”](https://southernwoodcouncil.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Radiata_Pine_Phenotyping_Story.jpg)
Plantation forestry debate lights up the South
8 December 2021
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2022 SWC Forestry Awards Dates Announced
8 November 2021
![Featured image for “Export log shortage expected”](https://southernwoodcouncil.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Export_Logs_Story.jpg)
Export log shortage expected
28 October 2021
![Featured image for “Biomass favourite for decarbonising SI process heat”](https://southernwoodcouncil.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Process_Heat_Story.jpg)
Biomass favourite for decarbonising SI process heat
13 October 2021
![Featured image for “Two pension funds acquire NZ forestry asset”](https://southernwoodcouncil.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Wenita_Acquistion.jpg)
Two pension funds acquire NZ forestry asset
4 October 2021
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Funding support for local Forestry Pathways Programme
30 September 2021
![Featured image for “Ikea acquires Otago land for forestry”](https://southernwoodcouncil.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/IKEA_SWC_Story.jpg)
Ikea acquires Otago land for forestry
16 September 2021
![Featured image for “Contracting industry becoming ‘cut throat’”](https://southernwoodcouncil.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Contractor_Story.jpg)
Contracting industry becoming ‘cut throat’
2 September 2021
![Featured image for “Another major NZ industrial plant switches to biomass”](https://southernwoodcouncil.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Danone_Story_for_R2R.jpg)
Another major NZ industrial plant switches to biomass
27 August 2021
![Featured image for “New video for NZ primary school students”](https://southernwoodcouncil.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/What_is_a_Forester.jpg)
New video for NZ primary school students
19 August 2021
![Featured image for “Father and son graduate forestry course together”](https://southernwoodcouncil.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Baird_Logging_for_HarvestTECH.jpg)
Father and son graduate forestry course together
18 August 2021
![Featured image for “Fonterra announce another switch to wood biomass”](https://southernwoodcouncil.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Wood_Chips_R2R.jpg)
Fonterra announce another switch to wood biomass
27 July 2021
![Featured image for “WorkSafe reminder on forest safety”](https://southernwoodcouncil.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/WorkSafe_Image.jpg)
WorkSafe reminder on forest safety
21 July 2021
![Featured image for “Southland farm bought for forestry”](https://southernwoodcouncil.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Southland_Farm_Story.jpg)
Southland farm bought for forestry
21 July 2021
![Featured image for “Digital communications rolled out across forestry operations”](https://southernwoodcouncil.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Motorola_City_Forests_Image.jpg)
Digital communications rolled out across forestry operations
15 July 2021
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Optimistic outlook for tree seedlings supplier
1 July 2021
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Wood is Good on the road in the South
1 July 2021
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Biofuel in Southland being hit by log prices
2 June 2021
![Featured image for “Southern Wood Council update – Rural South”](https://southernwoodcouncil.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/BYB-Forestry-Harvesting-021-1120-web.jpg)
Southern Wood Council update – Rural South
1 June 2021
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2021 Forestry Training and Success Celebrated in the South
24 May 2021
![Featured image for “NZ Council seeking controls over carbon forestry”](https://southernwoodcouncil.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Tree_species_story.jpg)
NZ Council seeking controls over carbon forestry
20 May 2021
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Southland Forestry Open Day attracts local students
1 April 2021
![Featured image for “NZ$30 million biomass boiler on track”](https://southernwoodcouncil.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Danone_Nutrica_2.jpg)
NZ$30 million biomass boiler on track
26 February 2021
![Featured image for “Forestry industry post COVID-19 busier than ever”](https://southernwoodcouncil.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Trainee_Enrolments_Up.jpg)
Forestry industry post COVID-19 busier than ever
2 December 2020
![Featured image for “Funding boost for Generation Programme”](https://southernwoodcouncil.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Generation_Programme.jpg)
Funding boost for Generation Programme
1 December 2020
![Featured image for “Southland sawmill sold”](https://southernwoodcouncil.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Craigpine_Timber_Sold.jpg)
Southland sawmill sold
20 November 2020
![Featured image for “Southland woman inducted to Road Transport Hall of Fame”](https://southernwoodcouncil.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Dynes_Transport_Image.jpg)
Southland woman inducted to Road Transport Hall of Fame
15 November 2020
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New Canterbury West Coast Wood Council formed
12 November 2020
![Featured image for “Update to Forestry Careers Resources”](https://southernwoodcouncil.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/2020-09-Dom-Processing-Facebook-Banner-B-1120-web.jpg)
Update to Forestry Careers Resources
9 November 2020
![Featured image for “Fire and Emergency honours’ award recipients”](https://southernwoodcouncil.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Des_Minehan__Logs.jpg)
Fire and Emergency honours’ award recipients
22 October 2020
![Featured image for “Training course attracting women to forestry”](https://southernwoodcouncil.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/EWC_Women_in_Forestry_Article.jpg)
Training course attracting women to forestry
19 October 2020
![Featured image for “Forestry industry in the South remains resilient”](https://southernwoodcouncil.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/iStock-152964603.jpg)
Forestry industry in the South remains resilient
16 October 2020
![Featured image for “Latest NZ Forestry Facts and Figures out”](https://southernwoodcouncil.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Timberlink_Blenheim_Mill_Closure.jpg)
Latest NZ Forestry Facts and Figures out
6 October 2020
![Featured image for “The 2021 Southern Wood Council Forestry Awards”](https://southernwoodcouncil.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/SWC-Awards-2021-Image-web-v2.jpg)
The 2021 Southern Wood Council Forestry Awards
23 September 2020
![Featured image for “Invercargill City Council finds buyer for forestry”](https://southernwoodcouncil.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/iStock-157374501.jpg)
Invercargill City Council finds buyer for forestry
22 September 2020
![Featured image for “Primary industry centre of vocational excellence”](https://southernwoodcouncil.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Competenz_Training_Institute_Story.jpg)
Primary industry centre of vocational excellence
15 September 2020
![Featured image for “Silvicultural work highlighted in new videos”](https://southernwoodcouncil.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Silviculture2.jpg)
Silvicultural work highlighted in new videos
15 September 2020
![Featured image for “New posts on Rural Fire Research Blog”](https://southernwoodcouncil.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Fire_International_42.jpg)
New posts on Rural Fire Research Blog
15 September 2020
![Featured image for “SWC describes forests amendment bill as ‘a lemon’”](https://southernwoodcouncil.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/forestry_harvesting_015_odt-1120-web.jpg)
SWC describes forests amendment bill as ‘a lemon’
14 July 2020
![Featured image for “SWC Forest Products Scholarship 2020”](https://southernwoodcouncil.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/SWC-Nic-Melvin-1120-web.jpg)
SWC Forest Products Scholarship 2020
23 April 2020
![Featured image for “Southern Apprentice of the Year awarded”](https://southernwoodcouncil.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/IMG_5686-Jordan-Muru-1120-web.jpg)
Southern Apprentice of the Year awarded
3 April 2020
![Featured image for “SWC 2020 Forestry Awards: Event has been cancelled”](https://southernwoodcouncil.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/SWC-Awards-2020-Cancelled-web.jpg)
SWC 2020 Forestry Awards: Event has been cancelled
20 March 2020
![Featured image for “SWC Awards 2020’s Guest Presenter: Simon McKinney”](https://southernwoodcouncil.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Simon-McKinney-1120-web.jpg)
SWC Awards 2020’s Guest Presenter: Simon McKinney
31 January 2020
![Featured image for “City Forests contribution to the region”](https://southernwoodcouncil.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/City-Forests-Story-800-web.jpg)
City Forests contribution to the region
19 December 2019
![Featured image for “Nominations are Open for 2020 SWC Forestry Awards”](https://southernwoodcouncil.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/SWC-2019-Awards-Nominations-are-open-1120-web.jpg)
Nominations are Open for 2020 SWC Forestry Awards
25 November 2019
![Featured image for “The 2020 Southern Wood Council Forestry Awards [New Date]”](https://southernwoodcouncil.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/SWC-Awards-2020-Dates-.jpg)
The 2020 Southern Wood Council Forestry Awards [New Date]
28 August 2019
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Transpower / Forestry Workshop [2 Oct 2019]
9 August 2019
![Featured image for “Otago-Southland Forest Products Industry Dinner Meeting [2 Oct 2019]”](https://southernwoodcouncil.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/SWC-Industry-Dinner-Meeting-v2-web2.jpg)
Otago-Southland Forest Products Industry Dinner Meeting [2 Oct 2019]
6 August 2019
![Featured image for “Forestry opportunities offered to school students”](https://southernwoodcouncil.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/SWC-2019-Careers-Expo-Featured-Image-1120-web.jpg)
Forestry opportunities offered to school students
18 June 2019
![Featured image for “Paige picking up top honour in forestry awards”](https://southernwoodcouncil.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Paige-Harland-SWC-Awards-2019-1120-web.jpg)
Paige picking up top honour in forestry awards
10 June 2019
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The future in forestry – a combined approach
4 June 2019
![Featured image for “Forestry Training and Success Celebrated in the South”](https://southernwoodcouncil.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/SWC-Awards-Details-Image-800-web.jpg)
Forestry Training and Success Celebrated in the South
27 May 2019
![Featured image for “The future of forestry for Southland schools”](https://southernwoodcouncil.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/future-of-forestry-for-Southland-schools-1120-web.jpg)
The future of forestry for Southland schools
27 March 2019
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Inaugural Forestry Scholarship Recipients Named
14 March 2019
![Featured image for “Southern forestry training course starts”](https://southernwoodcouncil.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/forestry_harvesting_015_odt-1120-web.jpg)
Southern forestry training course starts
26 February 2019
![Featured image for “Scott Thomas – multi-million dollar machine operator”](https://southernwoodcouncil.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Scott-and-ROB-LR-1120-web.jpg)
Scott Thomas – multi-million dollar machine operator
21 December 2018
![Featured image for “2019 Forestry Award Nominations”](https://southernwoodcouncil.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/2019-Apprentice-of-the-Year-Image-1120-web.jpg)
2019 Forestry Award Nominations
10 December 2018
![Featured image for “2019 SWC Awards Guest Presenter”](https://southernwoodcouncil.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Davey-Hughes-800-web.jpg)
2019 SWC Awards Guest Presenter
10 December 2018
![Featured image for “2019 SWC Forestry Awards Programme”](https://southernwoodcouncil.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/SWC-Awards-Details-Image-800-web.jpg)
2019 SWC Forestry Awards Programme
1 December 2018
![Featured image for “Southland Youth Futures working with students”](https://southernwoodcouncil.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Rayonier-staff-talk-to-students-from-Aurora-College-1120-web.jpg)
Southland Youth Futures working with students
27 November 2018
![Featured image for “Forestry apprentices growing the industry”](https://southernwoodcouncil.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Father-Sons-1120-web.jpg)
Forestry apprentices growing the industry
26 November 2018
![Featured image for “Future Foresters quick growing”](https://southernwoodcouncil.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Future-Forester-Acacia-Famery-800-web.jpg)
Future Foresters quick growing
26 November 2018
![Featured image for “Logging machinery attract students”](https://southernwoodcouncil.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Forestry-Open-Day-1120-web.jpg)
Logging machinery attract students
12 June 2018
![Featured image for “SWC Forestry Awards 2018 Winners”](https://southernwoodcouncil.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/SWC-Awards-2018-post-event-1200.jpg)
SWC Forestry Awards 2018 Winners
28 May 2018
![Featured image for “Farming fresh water crayfish in Southland forests”](https://southernwoodcouncil.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Crayfish-Youtube-1120-web.jpg)
Farming fresh water crayfish in Southland forests
27 May 2018
![Featured image for “2018 SWC Forest Products Scholarship”](https://southernwoodcouncil.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Rob-Sheppard-2018-Scholarship-Winner-1120-web.jpg)
2018 SWC Forest Products Scholarship
9 April 2018
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Guest Speaker for 2018 SWC Awards Evening
2 March 2018
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Nominations for the SWC Awards End 30 March 2018
2 March 2018
![Featured image for “MEDIA RELEASE: Robotics opportunities in forestry being explored”](https://southernwoodcouncil.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Man-in-Forestry-Harvester-cropped-1120-web.jpg)
MEDIA RELEASE: Robotics opportunities in forestry being explored
20 February 2018
![Featured image for “New training programme for Southern harvesting crews”](https://southernwoodcouncil.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/New-training-programme-for-southern-crews.jpg)
New training programme for Southern harvesting crews
30 November 2017
![Featured image for “The 2018 SWC Forestry Awards Programme”](https://southernwoodcouncil.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/SWC-2018-Cover-Image-for-blog-v2-web.jpg)
The 2018 SWC Forestry Awards Programme
10 November 2017
![Featured image for “Spotlight: Working in Forestry”](https://southernwoodcouncil.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Southland-Youth-Futures-Video-800.jpg)
Spotlight: Working in Forestry
25 August 2017
![Featured image for “Careers in Forestry”](https://southernwoodcouncil.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Young-Leaders-Video-Post.jpg)
Careers in Forestry
21 July 2017
![Featured image for “NZ Forest Industry Important Nationally, Regionally and Environmentally – NZIER Report”](https://southernwoodcouncil.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Pine-Background-2.jpg)
NZ Forest Industry Important Nationally, Regionally and Environmentally – NZIER Report
21 July 2017
![Featured image for “SWC Forestry Awards 2017”](https://southernwoodcouncil.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/SWC-Awards-2017-Blog-Image.jpg)
SWC Forestry Awards 2017
15 May 2017
![Featured image for “The changing the face of the industry”](https://southernwoodcouncil.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Women-in-forestry.jpg)
The changing the face of the industry
15 March 2017
![Featured image for “SWC Forest Products Scholarships 2017”](https://southernwoodcouncil.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Logan-Roberton-6.jpg)
SWC Forest Products Scholarships 2017
15 February 2017
![Featured image for “SWC Forestry Awards 2016”](https://southernwoodcouncil.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/SWC-Awards-2016-logo-1200-web.jpg)
SWC Forestry Awards 2016
15 May 2016
![Featured image for “SWC Forestry Awards 2015”](https://southernwoodcouncil.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/SWC-2015-Logo-for-web-2.jpg)
SWC Forestry Awards 2015
15 May 2015