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- Alternative Species Site Mapping Review and Analysis
SWP-T004
June 2016
Background Commercial forestry in New Zealand is dominated by the site insensitive species Pinus radiata (radiata pine). The commercial planting of non-radiata pine (alternative) forestry species over the last century has…
- Report: Pathways to Building Code compliance for farm-totara timber
Specialty Timbers NZ report 006
June 2016
Totara and the building code In this page: Executive Summary Introduction Totara and issues of Building Code compliance Chemical treatment Structural durability Compliance paths Verification Methods for durability Acceptable Solutions…
- The durability of manufactured structural building materials
IRGWP_16-40718
May 2016
The projected market potential for Engineered Wood Products such as CLT (cross laminated timber) is very positive however, potential prolonged rain leakage or moisture exposure during construction and in-service could…
- Methods for preparing durable eucalypt timber for graveyard and cellar trial
Specialty Timbers NZ report 005
April 2016
This report describes the methods used to prepare heartwood samples from six durable eucalypt species for durability testing research to be undertaken in the Specialty Wood Products Partnership programme: The…
- Results of assessments in FR375, Beaumont controlled-pollinated 1999 Douglas fir progeny trial
SWP-T001
December 2015
The 1999 controlled-pollinated Douglas-fir trial at Beaumont (FR375) was designed to compare selections from the first Douglas-fir breeding population. They had been selected as the best individuals in the best-adapted…
- Protocols for assessment of wood preservatives
AWPC-Protocols-2015
September 2015
The Protocols for Assessment of Wood Preservatives (AWPC Protocols) was first issued by the Australasian Wood Preservation Committee (AWPC) in September 1997. The edition incorporated recognised methods for testing procedures as…
- Report: Eucalyptus nitens for solid timber
Specialty Timbers NZ report 004
May 2015
Eucalyptus nitens is a cold hardy and fast growing hardwood timber species with excellent form. In Canterbury, along with other cooler regions in New Zealand, E. nitens produces high volumes…
- The development of accelerated test methods to evaluate the durability of framing timber
Singh_et_al_2014_the-development-of-accelerated-test-methods-to-evaluate-the-durability-of-framing
April 2014
Various accelerated decay resistance trials, including small simulated wall units, samples exposed in enclosed tanks and ‘I’ samples in stacks, have been explored and used to test the durability of…
- Thermally modified hardwood timber decking trial
Specialty Timbers NZ report 002
February 2014
This trial was put in place in December 2013 to test thermally modified Eucalyptus regnans as outdoor decking timber. Hardwood decking is in high demand, traditionally supplied as tropical rainforest timbers…
- Durability of New Zealand grown timbers
Page_and_Singh_Durability_of_NZ_grown_timbers
February 2014
Data collected over many years and from field sites throughout New Zealand were used to classify the durability of timber from locally grown species. The durability classifications were based on…
- Effectiveness of on-site remediation treatments for framing timber
Singh_et_al_2014_INBI3183_final_paper
October 2013
Weathertightness failures in New Zealand buildings due to the combined effects of cladding choices, design and construction faults and the use of untreated framing timber has led to the so…
- Timber treatment
Build128_Pg19_BuildRight_TimberTreatment
February 2012
The treatment requirements for timber framing were changed in 2011, so it’s a good time to recap the required levels of treatment for different timber members. In April 2011, B2/AS1 Amendment 7…
- Deep fried (Thermally modified) Eucalyptus regnans Timber Durability Trial
Specialty Timbers NZ report 003
January 2012
A trial to test the above ground durability of thermally modified eucalyptus. Kerikeri, 1 Jan 2012 Dean Satchell Sustainable Forest Solutions RD 1 Kerikeri 0294 (021) 2357554 In this page:…
- A Method for Studying Boron Redistribution and Leaching in Timber Framing
IRG_11-20476
May 2011
In typical New Zealand timber framed house construction, the timber framing has a vapour permeable building wrap applied to the exterior and a cladding applied over 20 mm battens. An…
- A Method for Studying Boron Redistribution and Leaching in Timber Framing
Drysdale_IRG42_Queenstown__presentation
May 2011
Presentation from the International Research Group on Wood Protection From 1950’s pine framing was required to be treated to prevent risk from wood borer Boron treatment was dominant Any fungicidal benefit…
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- Import substitution - Report
January, 2024
In order to supplement New Zealand’s native timber supply, exotic species were introduced throughout the late 19th and 20th centuries, to support both domestic structural and specialty purpose applications. Despite attempts to supply…
- Mac Black Whanganui field day, April 2023
April, 2023
The weather might not have been ideal, but the enthusiasm was palpable as more than 50 people gathered at Richard Thompson and Laurel Stowell’s Papaiti forest, Whanganui. Particularly impressive was…
- Natural durability, accelerated framing tests and relative durability
August, 2021
end tag not found for start tag `find' with stack [#>, #>, "\">B2/VM1 durability Evaluation. These are History of Use, Similar Materials and Laboratory Tests. \r\n\r\n\r\nLaboratory Tests can be used to study rate of…
- Proposed Legislation to implement a National Wood Legality Assurance System
August, 2020
In July 2020 the Ministry for Primary Industries released a proposal to implement a National Wood Legality Assurance system. Farm Forestry Timbers welcome this proposal and fully support strengthening of New…
- Building System Legislative Reform Programme, public consultation
April, 2019
The Ministry of Business Innovation & Employment (MBIE) administer the building code and are proposing major changes to NZ's building laws to: increase the quality of information about building products;…
- Member profile - MacDirect
May, 2018
For the last 25 years I have been developing the local market for Lusitanica and Macrocarpa timber. Our sawmill sources trees from predominantly plantations. Coming from Dairying then owning a…
- Determinations, specialty timbers and the building code
July, 2017
What do you know about "Determinations"? Well... Determinations are best described as judgements made by MBIE where disputes arise between the Building Consent Authority (BCA) and those undertaking building work. BCA's must…
- Harvesting & Milling Indigenous Timber on Private Land
June, 2017
Owners of land with indigenous forests have several options if they wish to harvest and mill indigenous timber. The milling of native timber is regulated by the Forests Act which…
- Optimised Engineered Lumber (OEL), timber framing for the future?
February, 2017
The Specialty Wood Products Partnership is a seven year partnership between central government and the forest industry. It aims to investigate the development of new wood products from locally grown…
- Report on Farm-totara sapwood and resistance to common household borer
January, 2017
Examples of Totara Sapwood Resisting Attack by the Common Household Wood Borer (Anobium punctatum) A Report Prepared by Paul Quinlan for Tane’s Tree Trust, January 2017 Download the report here >>
- Tawa timber An updated perspective on opportunities and issues
November, 2016
Rob Allen and Brenda Tahi From Indigena, November 2016 In his 1994 book titled New Zealand Timbers Norm Clifton concluded that the ‘writing is on the wall’ for tawa timber.…
- Totara and the Building code
June, 2016
Potential markets for farm-totara timber would be significantly improved by complying with New Zealand’s performance-based Building Code. A range of products and applications hold the promise of market demand but…
- Sustainable management or tropical rainforest destruction?
August, 2015
A New Zealand delegation made up of members of the NZ Imported Tropical Timber Group, representing buyers of tropical rainforest timber, recently visited the Solomon Islands to check out supplies…
- Timber Imports mean export of environmental impacts
May, 2015
Wednesday, May 13, 2015 Roger May This article highlights trends in timber and timber product imports. It also addresses the implications for farmers and foresters growing special-purpose timber species and…
- Structural properties of specialty timbers and the Building Code
March, 2015
Farm Forestry Timbers media release, March 2015. Farm Forestry Timbers Society and NZFFA with support from AGMARDT have tested the characteristic stresses of five specialty timber species to meet the…
- Fire Ratings and timber
November, 2014
Amendments to the fire protection provisions of the New Zealand Building Code has received publicity around the effects these changes will have in reducing opportunities to use timber in buildings.…
- Prosperity from Forestry and Wood Products
November, 2013
Wood council of NZ Inc. Media Release, November 2013. The forest and wood products industry has the ability to deliver renewable and resilient growth. There are a number of areas…
- Vital investment tool developed for wood processors
June, 2013
WOOD COUNCIL OF NEW ZEALAND Media release: WoodScape Study, 4 June 2013. A major study report released by the Wood Council highlights the need for by-products from established industries like…
- Australian Government Illegal Logging Prohibition Act
November, 2012
Illegal logging has significant environmental, economic and social costs. Legislation designed to promote the trade in legally logged timber and timber products is now law in Australia. If you are…
- INAUGURAL MEETING OF THE FARM FORESTRY TIMBERS SOCIETY
November, 2012
Farm Forestry Timbers held their inaugural meeting on 17th November 2012. It was agreed to constitute the Society by resolution. The Rules of the Farm Forestry Timbers Society can be…