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- Densification of E. fastigata and E. nitens for improved surface hardness - Results of Scion’s SSIF funded work
SWP-T105
July 2020
Densification is a method of increasing wood density and hardness using compression and heat to deform and flatten the wood cells. It has been applied experimentally to a number of…
- Value of veneer, wood fibre and posts from improved Eucalyptus bosistoana trees
SWP-T101
June 2020
E. bosistoana produces high stiffness veneers, which could be used by New Zealand’s existing LVL industry to produce an internationally competitive product. Entry barriers are low as existing manufacturing facilities can be utilised…
- Assessing properties of E. nitens laminated flooring
SWP-T097
April 2020
Worldwide there is increased interest in engineered flooring products, which combine the look of solid wood with increased dimensional stability (i.e. reduced movement in service) and reduced distortion. Specialty Timber…
- Portable sawmilling of locally grown alternative timber species - A report on the potential for a sustainable small-scale regional industry in Hawke’s Bay Regio
SWP-T100
April 2020
This report provides a high-level review of the potential for a sustainable small-scale regional industry in the Hawke’s Bay Region based on portable sawmilling of locally grown alternative timber species for…
- Report: Engineered E. nitens flooring
Specialty Timbers NZ report 008
April 2020
Two types of engineered flooring were produced from Eucalyptus nitens grown in Southland by SouthWood Exports Ltd. The E. nitens was 19 years old, grown under an unpruned pulpwood regime and milled in…
- Experimental testing of high capacity screwed and nailed connections in Douglas-fir CLT
SWP-T098-
April 2020
This report presents experimental results of two project tasks. The first task is to study withdrawal behaviour of self-tapping screws (STS) in Douglas-fir CLT by conducting 167 withdrawal tests. It…
- Peeling pruned E. fastigata for high-stiffness veneers: Part 1. Green grade recoveries
Specialty Timbers NZ report n/a, no report number provided.
March 2020
New approaches are being sought to produce high stiffness veneers from New Zealand grown trees. Here the feasibility of producing high stiffness veneers from pruned Eucalyptus fastigata has been investigated. 42m3 of pruned…
- Wooden posts – a review
SWP-T095
March 2020
Roundwood (posts and poles) is an established wood product, making use of smaller diameter logs. Little literature on post production, the market size and value is available. While the New…
- Assessment of E. globoidea wood properties at Atkinson
SWP-T092
February 2020
While growth characteristics of E. globoidea compare favourably to other eucalypt species in the NZDFI programme, its wood properties in particular natural durability (class 2), ease of drying and to some degree…
- Preliminary juvenile height yield models for three durable Eucalyptus species by integrating site-specific factors
SWP-T094
February 2020
Juvenile height growth models are useful to get an indication and understanding of site-species matching and initial decision making. Furthermore, juvenile height yield models are rare especially from sparsely available…
- Dimensional Stability of Specialty Species (final report)
SWP-T090
December 2019
Changes in the moisture content of wood changes its dimensions. The magnitude of these changes (dimensional stability) can have a large impact on how the wood performs in service. Poor…
- A population-genomic and taxonomic study of Eucalyptus argophloia and E. bosistoana
SWP-T089
December 2019
The New Zealand Dryland Forests Initiative (NZDFI) aims to create plantations of high-value Eucalyptus timber species in dry environments on the east coast of New Zealand. This would enable the sustainable production…
- Bonding of E. bosistoana and E. quadrangulata veneer
SWP-T091
November 2019
Aim of this work: To determine if two standard Hexion commercial phenolic resins will bond the E. bosistoana or E. quadrangulata veneer. Previous Hexion work has shown poor bonds with…
- Durable Eucalypts - A Multi-Regional Opportunity for New Zealand’s Drylands
SWP-T076
September 2019
Focus Areas and Action/Goals for 2019-2022 The NZDFI has developed this regional strategy to provide a rationale and overview of its planned activities over the next three years and beyond. The…
- Non-destructive detection of the heartwood-sapwood barrier
SWP-T088
September 2019
This study examined the feasibility of using synthetic aperture radar (SAR) imaging to identify the heartwood-sapwood barrier in trees (Eucalyptus globoidea, Eucalyptus bosistoana and Cupressus ovensii). The dielectric properties measured of…
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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
The New Zealand Building Code offers three pathways for proving durability performance of materials under section B2/VM1 Durability Evaluation. These are History of Use, Similar Materials Tests and Laboratory Tests. Laboratory Tests can…
- 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…