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FOREST TALK Floods prompt calls to lift our game; experts probe reasons for storm flows; forestry options limited on East Coast; harvesting crews helping with flood clean-up; forest owners consider bio-security levy; Hultdins grapples sell as Waratah; Kuru crowned king at Eastland awards; lower South Island celebrates high achievers; Chinese forest owners sign supply agreement with Northland sawmill; Northland iwi pledge land for forestry; northern rail upgrade studied; Kiwi loggers help Waratah with new TimberRite system; safety progress under the spotlight;

38 ETS changes to help forestry; new CEO for PF Olsen; quick way to lag yarder drums.

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SHAW’S WIRE ROPES IRON TEST As a brand, Kobelco has tended to operate under the radar in forestry, but the introduction of the generation 10 models could change that. The new Kobelco SK300LC-10, operated by Stubbs Contracting in its road lining crew in Gisborne, has much to commend it.

BREAKING OUT If you have got a head for heights you might like to consider working

on a very unusual harvesting job near Queenstown. Not only is the crew having to work on one of the steepest sites in the South Island to clear trees next to the famous Skyline gondola, they’re also climbing trees up to 40 metres tall to lop off the tops. No wonder they call it the most hazardous harvesting job in New Zealand.

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New Zealand’s first Kobelco SK300LC-10 at work with Stubbs Contracting in the Wharerata Forest, near Gisborne.

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EEING TONNES OF FORESTRY SLASH AND LOGS WASH DOWN RIVERS, over farmland, and slam up against homes and bridges on TV was very sobering.

Even seasoned forestry folk have been shaking their heads and admitting that it’s not a good look.

What we’re witnessing is forestry’s soft under-belly exposed.

These 1-in-20-year major storm events are becoming 1-all-too-often and they don’t take prisoners. Unstable land hit with huge amounts of rain in a matter of hours just cannot take that kind of soaking without some consequences.

Last month’s deluge on the East Coast had serious consequences for the poor occupants of houses sitting downstream of the slash-ridden torrents we saw gushing towards Tolaga Bay. Exactly the same thing happened in Golden Bay at the top of the South Island and on the West Coast recently.

It doesn’t matter that some of the debris was from native blocks and old areas logged a while ago. It’s still come from a forest and becomes an issue for forestry today.

The big question is what do we do now?

Forestry crews got out to help clear the log jams and mess, which was great. But locals are still up in arms and Forestry Minister, Shane Jones, is pointing the finger in our direction and saying things need to change. Indeed, they do.

In the days following the storm, as the clean-up began, one media headline screamed: ‘Is this the end for forestry on the East Coast?’

An over-reaction, perhaps, but even PF Olsen’s Peter Clark admitted in an interview that scenes like this might lead to some areas being retired from plantation forestry altogether. And probably not just forestry, but any type of productive land use, with reversion to permanent native forests the only alternative.

But even doing that is not going to guarantee that we won’t see floods sweep this sort of debris down to the coast in the future.

That’s because the land remains very unstable and even native forest cover is liable to be swept away in massive storms. It’s happened in the past, long before pine plantations and farm land were established. And as rain events become more violent and more frequent in the future through climate change, we may witness these scenes more often.

It’s going to take research to identify slip- and flood-prone areas and much discussion among wide-ranging parties to come up with solutions.

We are unlikely to see the dire prediction of the media headline come true. Forestry is too important to the regional economies for places like the East Coast to be stripped of plantation pines completely. A compromise has to be found. It may include moving vulnerable homes away from flood-prone sites and bridges built higher to let debris flow under, as well as retiring plantation blocks on highly unstable land.

Whatever the solutions, forestry has to be actively involved. There’s too much at stake. NZL

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Floods prompt calls to “lift our game” THE DEVASTATING FLOODS THAT WASHED thousands of tonnes of forest debris down rivers and onto rural homes, farms, roads and beaches north of Gisborne last month has brought calls from forest leaders for everyone to lift their game when harvesting fragile steep slopes.

The industry has been sharply criticised

by Forestry Minister Shane Jones and others for contributing to the estimated $10 million damage from the flooding in Tolaga Bay over Queen’s Birthday weekend.

“The forestry sector has enjoyed a laissezfaire set of rules and society’s attitudes are changing,” Mr Jones told media after witnessing scenes of logs and slash washing around bridges and surrounding rural homes.

As the clean-up continues from the event and the rains that followed a week later, foresters and the local council are seeking questions as to why so much debris was washed into rivers. And, more importantly, what can be done to prevent it happening again in future.

Peter Weir, President of the NZ Forest Owners Association and Environment Manager for Ernslaw One, which is harvesting forests on the East Coast, says the events will inevitably trigger a review of both harvesting practices and silvicultural strategies on land now zoned Red or Orange in the recently introduced National Environmental Standard (NES) for Plantation Forestry.

He told NZ Logger magazine that the risk of establishing short rotation plantation forests on some of the most erodible land in the country after Cyclone Bola may be “coming back to bite”.

But he adds that if everyone adheres strictly to the provisions of the new NES then some of the impacts in these sorts of events can be prevented.

“One of the provisions in the NES is for any slash to be moved to above the level of a 1-in-20-year flood, which would remove it from rising floodwaters in most (but not all) storms, which is where the danger lies. It’s not that slash is being washed down the hill

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– that doesn’t happen,” he says.

“These sorts of storm events are happening with much more frequency and more intensity, so it really is vital to get that material taken well away. The challenge is to estimate just where a 1-in-20-year flood might reach.”

Mr Weir suspects that some of the debris that ended up down river last month might have been logs that were left on steep slopes because they could not be retrieved in cable operations without achieving partial log suspension. The NES now effectively prohibits ground-leading because of the inevitable slope gouging and excessive soil disturbance. He says some could be the result of poor planning or poor harvesting methods from the past, as the square-ended stems appeared to be at least three-to-five years old.

“It goes right back to harvest planning and the need to prepare properly for bringing logs out of difficult areas,” he says.

Lidar now makes new high resolution Digital Terrain Models (DTM) available to assist with detailed harvest planning and “it’s especially useful for deflection and payload analysis for cable shows,” Mr Weir says, adding: “I wouldn’t harvest plan in Red Zones without the assistance of a Lidar DTM. “It is equally vital for the fallers to make the right decision about whether to fall trees in locations that may be impossible to retrieve – if it can’t be pulled, then don’t drop it. Contractors need to be intimately involved in this decision-making process.”

Forest managers should also be checking harvested sites to install, maintain and clear well engineered woody debris traps for five or six years after the last trees are cut down, although these can sometimes be overwhelmed by the amount of rain in extreme events. And woodlot operators cannot walk away from this responsibility in Red Zoned or steep Orange Zoned terrain.

Mr Weir also says the practice of leaving slash over the side of hill-top landings will also need to be risk managed and says his company is already pulling it back with

long reach diggers and working towards burning it once the harvesting operation has completed, as happens in some other parts of the country. There is always the potential for poorly compacted fill on the edge of landings to collapse in a really big storm, taking debris down the hill, which has happened in the past.

“Burning slash on landings takes that issue out of the equation,” he adds, though resource consent conditions prevent all slash on the slopes being burned.

Mr Weir says forest owners and contractors working on Red and steep Orange Zoned land will need to be much more aware of the likelihood of severe weather events happening in the future. It is predicted that large intensity storms like the one that hit Gisborne will be four times more likely to occur.

That’s a major issue for the 140,000 hectares of pine forests identified as being planted on highly erodible Red-Zoned land, one-third of which is on the East Coast.

Peter Clark, the soon-to-retire CEO of PF Olsen, says Red Zone land requires a resource consent, involving a Land Management Plan to establish a plantation forest.

“Conditions may be imposed by Regional Councils, even for a replant, that seek to avoid excess erosion or debris flows at harvest time,” he says in the company’s latest newsletter.

“The conditions may cover species, timing of harvest, harvest coup size and unplantable reserve or retirement areas.

Riparian or other land deemed too risky to harvest would be excluded from planting, other than in permanent species.”

He predicts that the productive area of much of the East Coast hill country will shrink as more land gets retired from harvesting and could go into Mānuka, planted for bees to harvest honey He adds: “Land values for such land will likely fall and some investors will simply avoid the region, rather than risk extremely costly mitigation measures or community backlash against forestry.” NZL

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Floods wash debris against the Wigan Bridge on Tauwhareparae Road in Tolaga Bay. Photo: Tairawhiti Civil Defence.

Experts probe reasons for storm flows FORESTRY MINISTER SHANE JONES HAS appointed a panel of forestry experts to advise on the causes of the huge flows of debris that swept down rivers and water courses across Tolaga Bay over Queen’s Birthday weekend.

Until they have reported back, Mr Jones says he is not in a position to comment any further about the reasons behind the flood damage.

Farmers and other land owners have called for compensation from forest owners,

who they blame for the damage caused as logs and slash were dumped on their land.

Some demanded an immediate halt to all forestry in the area until a government inquiry was carried out. They also called for the most erodible steep land to be converted from plantations into permanent forests.

Charlie Reynolds, Federated Farmers Gisborne Provincial President, says the general sentiment among farmers was for the logging industry to take greater responsibility for the slash that had

destroyed many farmers’ properties.

“The emotional response from farmers was to stop all forestry but we know that wouldn’t be possible,” he says.

“Farmers would like to see compensation.

Just as farmers would be liable for our cows getting on the road, they (forestry) should be held responsible for the logs that have taken out our fences, sheds and houses.”

Gisborne District Council estimates the cost of cleaning up the damage to be more than $10million. NZL

Land use options constrained on East Coast Harvesting crews help with flood clean-up

FORESTRY HAS ITS HANDS TIED WHEN CONSIDERING WHAT TO DO AFTER harvesting plantation forests growing on the most vulnerable hills on the East Coast and elsewhere in New Zealand.

Replacing plantation forests with natives or switching to Mānuka for honey production might sound like good alternatives but strict regulations, contractual obligations and ETS consequences may stand in the way.

According to Peter Weir, President of the Forest Owners Association: “We have some constraints at the moment. We can’t simply walk away from the land and abandon it because that would trigger huge deforestation liabilities under the emissions trading scheme.”

He says there is a harvesting condition in the resource consent obtained from Gisborne District Council that requires forest owners to replant in conifers at least one thousand stems per hectare.

Also, replanting the now Red Zoned land is required under an entirely separate contractual undertaking, dating back to an erosion control forestry scheme devised by the government after Cyclone Bola in 1989. Mr Weir says replanting in the same crop is a condition of early variants of the East Coast Forestry Grants that established many Radiata Pine plantations on the region’s highly erodible land after Bola. Those forests are now among blocks where harvesting has been taking place over the past five years.

Re-planting in native trees including Mānuka is not possible under these early contracts and conversion back to beef grazing would trigger a very large deforestation penalty under the ETS scheme. Also, it would see reduced longterm wood supply for wood processors and job losses in harvesting crews and log haulage. Land values would be affected – a critical point, as Māori are significant land owners on the East Coast.

Mr Weir says: “I can’t see large owners walking away from their investments in land and infrastructure or their long-term commitment to the region and its workers, but investors in small syndicated ownership might take fright.

There might be a change in silviculture but Radiata is hard to beat in many situations. Jobs are secure and the future remains bright.” NZL

WHEN THE FLOODWATERS RECEDED, HARVESTING crews were among the first to pitch in and help clean up the East Coast mess left by the Queen’s Birthday weekend storm and heavy rain that hit again the following week.

The priority was to remove logs and slash that had built up against and flowed onto bridges behind Tolaga Bay and clear roads.

The two rain events made much of the land too sodden to use heavy machinery and it will take some time to clear the debris from paddocks and around affected homes.

There is also the question of what to do with the wood and slash, with most to be gathered in piles to dry and then burned.

The devastation also prevented a number of crews being able to resume work in the forest for several days after the storm, with many roads closed from a large number of slips on council and forestry roads.

Access to a number of forests north of Gisborne was cut off for more than two weeks, as up to 600mm of rain fell across both weather events in places.

Iain McInnes, Chairman of the Eastland Wood Council, which is coordinating forestry’s response, says: “We met with the local council and made our crews available to help clear the roads – the extra rain made the situation even worse than the initial storm.”

Crews from Ernslaw One, PF Olsen and Hikurangi Forest Farms were all involved in cleaning up the mess and helping to open up roads in the region. NZL

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Hultdins grapple sold under Waratah brand SWEDISH-MADE HULTDINS GRAPPLES AND grapple saws are now sold in New Zealand and Australia under the Waratah brand Waratah and Hultdins have a long running partnership and this latest move is seen as an extension of that relationship. Waratah has manufactured harvester and processor heads with the Hultdins Supercut saw systems for many decades and for the last 11 years Waratah has distributed the Hultdins felling head, the FL85 to every corner of the world.

Under the latest move Waratah and Hultdins have inked a distribution partnership to offer the entire portfolio of the Hultdins attachment range for the Australasian markets. This includes more than 38 differing types of forestry grapples, eight types of construction grapples and five differing chainsaw modules that can be fitted to almost every grapple.

Waratah says the deal is the result of

customer demand, with Waratah-branded grapples and grapple saws going on sale for the first time last month (June).

“We’re excited to begin offering these new lines of grapples and grapple saws to our customers down under,” says Jules Larsen, General Manager of Distribution and Operators for Waratah Asia Pacific and Africa.

“Hultdins’ history of manufacturing excellence is a natural match and complementary product line fit to Waratah Forestry Equipment’s range of distribution lines.

“The addition of these new lines now provides loggers down under with assurance of quality grapple products and confidence that we have their back in aftersales.”

Hultdins grapples and grapple saws are now available in New Zealand and Australia under the Waratah brand.

Hultdins, which is based in Mala, Sweden, is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of attachment product lines and has been developing and engineering products for more than 90 years with tens of thousands of its products being used in the forest every day.

As part of this partnership, Waratah staff have received training on the grapple lines to coincide with the arrival of the first range of inventory, which also included a wide range of spare parts. NZL

Forest owners consider bio-security levy AN ADDITIONAL LEVY IS BEING DISCUSSED BY FOREST OWNERS to help fund the fight against introduced pests in the future.

But it would only come into force in the event of an incursion.

The industry already levies a sum on every plantation tree harvested in New Zealand that goes towards research and other industry requirements.

But now the New Zealand Forest Owners Association (FOA) and the New Zealand Farm Forestry Association (FFA) are considering raising a separate biosecurity levy as part of their obligations under the Government Industry Agreement (GIA).

The GIA is a partnership between primary industries and the Government to manage future incursions of pests and diseases, which could impact on the economy and the environment.

The two organisations are looking at applying to the Government for the right to introduce a biosecurity dual levy on seedlings and cuttings, as well as harvested wood products to recover the costs of fighting any new biosecurity threat.

Before the industry signed the GIA it was the Government’s responsibility to decide how best to deal with any new biosecurity threat.

Since the forest industry became a partner, its representatives now have the right to be involved in any response decisions, which means it would also be required to pay a share of costs associated with any response.

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forest industry is a biosecurity incursion.

“An incursion could affect all growers and does not respect boundaries, ownership or size. Effective management of an incursion requires government and forest growing sector collaboration via the sector Government Industry Agreement (GIA). It is proposed that the Forest industry GIA response will be initially funded by borrowings from commercial entities, with a levy under the Biosecurity Act acting as collateral and subsequently being invoked to service any loan.

“Due to the long time period for a forest crop to mature and be harvested, a dual levy is proposed on seedlings/cuttings and harvested wood products. This is seen as spreading the levy take more equitably over the forest industry.”

The proposed biosecurity levy on seedlings/cuttings will be 1-to4c per seedling/cutting. In conjunction with a biosecurity levy on harvested wood products of 10-to-26c per tonne, the levy has been structured to bring in a maximum of approximately $10million per year, based upon an assumption that harvest is 34million m³/annum, resulting in 63,000ha replanting and with new planting of 40,000ha per annum.

The levy would raise up to 80% of the total cost from a charge on harvested products (logs, woodchips etc) and no more than 20% would come from forest cuttings/seedlings.

The levy will initially be set at zero until incursion costs are incurred under the GIA agreement and the cost to the industry of any incursion would be capped at 80% and not open-ended. NZL

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1: Maa Parata, Operations Manager Kuru Contracting accepted the Skilled Forestry Professional of the Year award from Anne Tolley MP on behalf of Ricky Kuru, who wasn’t able to attend.

2: Ricky Kuru, voted Skilled Forestry Professional of the Year.

3: Outstanding H & S Management award winner, Robert Stubbs (left) and Judith, his H&S Manager. Accepting the award from Dave Pardoe from Williams & Wilshier.

4: NZ Apprentice of the Year, Georgia Paulson (left), of Blackstump Logging, is presented with her award by Yvonne Lim, General Manager, Stakeholder Engagement, Competenz.

Kuru crowned king at Eastland awards THE 2018 EASTLAND WOOD COUNCIL Forestry Awards were a record-breaker across the board and fittingly, produced the first two-time supreme winner.

Ricky Kuru – from Kuru Contracting – was toasted by more than 500 guests at

the awards dinner as the Eastland Wood Council Skilled Forestry Professional of the Year, in addition to collecting the individual Roading Excellence Award. He was also winner of the top award in 2013.

For the past 16 years Mr Kuru’s company

2018 Eastland Wood Council Forestry Awards – winners - Training Excellence Georgia Paulson, Blackstump Logging NZ Apprentice of the Year Rick Te Whiu, Knowles Family Trust Trainee of the Year Training Company/Contractor of the Year Pride Forestry Limited, Stacy & Penny Habib - Skilled Professionals Forestry Excellence Roading Excellence Harvesting Excellence Distribution Excellence Wood Processing Excellence Construction Excellence Faller Excellence Pavement Excellence

Edward Tuapawa, Pride Forestry Limited Ricky Kuru, Kuru Contracting Nortyn Willis, Down ‘n’ Out Paul Coker, ISO Limited Loncey Crawford, East Coast Lumber Brian Deam, Big Bark Loading Contracting Les Tidy, Pakiri 26 Kieren McCarthy, Big Bark Loading Contracting

- Industry Development Awards Contractor of the Year Outstanding H & S Management Outstanding Environmental Management Outstanding Regional Service

Big Bark Loading Contracting, Tony Shanahan Stubbs Contracting Mangatu Blocks Incorporated ISO Limited

- Performance Eastland Wood Council Skilled Forestry Ricky Kuru – Kuru Contracting.

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has provided road line harvesting and road construction services to Hikurangi Forest Farms, and many others prior to that. He is known for his efficiency and high standard of work on all sorts of terrain. He has a strong focus on training for himself and his team – a trait he has carried since he first started in the forestry industry in 1992.

The multi-generational Kuru Contracting began as a family business, with Mr Kuru and his wife Leanne taking over from his own parents.

Sheldon Drummond, who chaired the judging panel, praised Mr Kuru and his crew, saying: “He has diversified over the years and continued to develop excellence while providing excellent service to the companies he works for.

“There were several others very close for that overall award, but Ricky came through as a clear winner in the end.”

Now in its ninth year, the awards attracted the most entries ever in 2018, the highest calibre of nominations, some of the closest competition in categories and the biggest celebration dinner.

Mr Drummond went on to say: “It is an industry which is growing but we are also now into our third generation of forestry people from within the region.

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“So it is an industry which is feeding on its own expertise and we are really developing excellence as we go. Entries are up about 25% on last year and just continue to grow. We are just over the moon with the quality of entrants and where the industry has come from and gone to in the past 30-plus years.

Forestry on the East Coast is no longer a fledgling industry – it is up and running and growing.”

When the first commercial logging in plantation forestry began in the region back in 1985 in Patunamu Forest, the loggers came from Bay of Plenty.

“That has all changed now and it is awesome to see leading expertise emerging from within Tairawhiti,” says Mr Drummond.

“Nine years ago, the Eastland Wood Council decided to start an award system that would mimic what the Golden Shears and Young Farmer of the Year had done, professionalising the industry and its people, and now East Coast is leading the way. We were the first ones to do this and now other regions throughout the country are following suit.”

Plans are already well underway for an extra special celebration for next year’s 10-year anniversary. NZL

Forestry company rewards top scholars THE WINNERS OF THE INAUGURAL IFS Growth Tertiary Scholarship awards have been announced for 2018.

This prestigious scholarship initiative was established by innovative industry specialist, IFS Growth, to support exemplar students in pursuit of a qualification for the forestry industry.

The award provides a powerful kickstart into the world of forestry with cash towards course tuition fees, work experience opportunities and entry into the company’s graduate career programme.

CEO of IFS Growth, James Treadwell, is excited about the calibre of the successful applicants this year, having put them through a rigorous selection process.

The scholarship criteria include academic excellence and the ability to demonstrate a strong affinity and passion for the forestry industry.

He says: “We look for those dedicated students who are motivated to succeed long-term within the forestry industry.

Forestry offers a great range of rewarding jobs for graduates interested in areas such

as sustainability, R and D, innovation, the environment, management, as well as traditional forest floor logistics.

“We’ve seen an increase in the capability and diversity in the scholarship applicants which bodes well for the industry’s future.

“IFS Growth is an adaptable and forward-thinking forestry business. We think these students are a perfect fit with our approach.”

Dan Montgomery.

Three clear scholarship winners have been selected from a strong field this year: Rhys Black, Grace Marshall and Dan Montgomery.

All are currently students of University of Canterbury’s School of Forestry. They will each receive $5,000 per annum towards their university course fees and gain a place in the IFS Growth’s graduate scheme. NZL

Grace Marshall.

Rhys Black.

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Lower South Island celebrates high achievers MORE THAN 300 PEOPLE TURNED OUT TO celebrate the achievements of foresters in the deep south of the country at the 2018 Southern Wood Council Forestry Awards.

Held at the Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin, the awards were well supported by forest managers, forestry contractors,

transport operators and product and service suppliers to the industry from across the lower South Island.

Held in conjunction with industry training provider, Competenz, the 2018 event saw nine major awards presented.

Additionally, 120 National Training

The 2018 Southern Wood Council Forestry Awards winners are: - Training Excellence Awards Apprentice of the Year, sponsored by Nash Arthur-Jones, Ollerenshaw Logging Southern Wood Counci Forestry Trainee of the Year (silviculture), Ross Marshall. Otautau Contractors sponsored by Dynes Transport - Skilled Professionals Awards Forestry Excellence Award (establishment, Clint McIvor, Bluewood Logging silviculture, fire, harvesting), sponsored

by South Wood Export Wood Processing Excellence Award, Corey Bradley, Pan Pac Forest Products (Otago) sponsored by UDC Forest Products/Logistics/Transport/ Mark Cardno, C3 Port Award, sponsored by Oil Imports - Industry Excellence Awards Forestry Environmental Management Tony Livingston, Ernslaw One Excellence Award, sponsored by Otago Regional Council Training Company/Contractor of the Mike Hurring Logging Year, sponsored by City Forests Forest Products Health & Safety Award, C3 sponsored by Ernslaw One 10 NZ LOGGER | July 2018

Certificates that had been achieved in forestry and wood processing were awarded to top local contractors and forestry and wood processing employees.

Six apprentices that started on a new regional training scheme this year were also recognised at the awards ceremony.

All are anticipated to finish the course in October, with another group starting last month (June).

Five FISC certificates for Professional Tree Faller Certification, a scheme that has been implemented in the Otago/ Southland region, were also awarded.

“The turnout by forestry workers, their families and supporters on the night is probably a true reflection on the momentum that’s been building over the last year or so with on-site training and safety in this region,” says Grant Dodson, Chairman of the Southern Wood Council.

“The message on the value of the awards evening certainly found it’s mark with many companies bringing through all of their staff and workers, from Invercargill through to Timaru.

“This year we even had staff from a local West Coast mill along with workers from Stewart Island who had achieved training qualifications over the year come through to Dunedin to be recognised on the night.” NZL

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1: Glen Paul (right), of Cable Logging Geraldine, receives his award for Forestry Trainee of the Year (harvesting), from Mark Grover, Regional Manager, Rayonier Matariki Forests.

2: Corey Bradley (left), of Pan Pac Forest Products Otago, is presented with the Wood Processing Excellence Award by Matt Moore, Commercial Manager, UDC. 3: Mark Cardno (right), of C3, receives the Forest Products Transport Logistics Award from Anthony Henderson, Regional Manager, Oil Imports.

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Celebrating the new agreement are, from left, Justin Chen (General Manager CFGNZ), Shane Horan (CEO Waipapa Pine), Forestry Minister Shane Jones and Steve Walker (Chief Operating Officer CFGNZ).

Chinese forest owners ink supply agreement with Northland sawmill AN AGREEMENT BY A CHINESE FOREST owner to supply logs to a Northland sawmill will underwrite the future of the mill and its workers.

Following recent claims of wood by-passing local processors on its way to export, China Forestry Group NZ has entered into a long-term supply agreement with Waipapa Pine that will see jobs for Kiwis protected and economic development promoted in Northland.

The agreement was signed at the Waipapa Pine sawmill in the presence of the Forestry Minister, Shane Jones, who campaigned on the issue during last year’s election.

It gives Waipapa Pine the assurance that China Forestry Group NZ will support the sawmill with stable log supply and pricing throughout 2018.

The contract is in line with China Forestry Group’s global drive to stabilise the forestry supply chain, which can be devasted by sudden price fluctuations and other issues.

With more predictability in the supply chain, China Forestry Group NZ believes the balance between supply and demand can be managed, benefiting all participants.

The agreement between China Forestry Group NZ and Waipapa Pine closely ties into the New Zealand Forestry Minister’s stated strategy of wanting forest owners and domestic processors to work together on projects that add value in New Zealand and export markets.

“This Government is keen to attract high

quality overseas investment that brings genuine benefits to New Zealand,” says Mr Jones.

“I’m pleased to see the agreement that has been made between these two parties, which will ensure security of supply for Waipapa Pine and jobs for local workers.”

Waipapa Pine Director, Shane Horan, says the stewardship being shown by China Forestry Group NZ is symbolic of the stepchange many foreign investors are hoping to make in New Zealand.

“I trust this agreement will help change the perception some people have about a lack of commitment from foreign investors to adding value to production in New Zealand,” says Mr Horan.

“For forestry in New Zealand to prosper, we need foreign investment, so it is vital to forge strategic relationships with the right kind of investors.”

The agreement secures ongoing employment for the more than 100 people who work for Waipapa Pine at its two sites in Northland – the sawmill in Kerikeri and the timber processing plant in Whangarei.

Mr Horan adds that long-term supply not only benefits the sawmill, its staff and customers “it’s also good for forestry contractors, because more sustainable harvesting provides regular employment.”

China Forestry Group NZ’s Chief Operating Officer, Steve Walker, says his company is committed to sustaining and growing local employment in and around Northland.

“The supply agreement we have put in place is proof of our long-term commitment to this community and this region,” he says.

“Hopefully, this is the start of a lasting relationship between China Forestry Group NZ and Waipapa Pine” The logs to be supplied to Waipapa Pine will primarily be sourced from China Forestry Group NZ’s Waitangi Forest near Kerikeri.

This forest, along with others owned

by China Forestry Group in the Northland region, is unique in New Zealand because of the combination of cultural, environmental, social and economic factors that affect the area. China Forestry Group NZ says it has taken deliberate steps to ensure that all these aspects are managed carefully and with due respect.

China Forestry Group NZ will limit harvesting of logs in their Northland estate to the rate at which the forests grow annually, so that the volume of available logs remains stable. This not only means harvesting will be sustainable but will also reduce volume fluctuations in the supply chain.

“We have to acknowledge the excellent work by our forestry manager, PF Olsen,” says Mr Walker.

In recognition of the cultural importance of the area, China Forestry Group NZ has engaged with local hapu to consult and advise them on how protect culturally significant areas. Guidance from Ngati Kawa Taituha and his team from Nga Hapu Ki Waitangi were vital in this regard. NZL

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Northland iwi pledge land for forestry ANOTHER SMALL STEP IN THE GOVERNMENT’S PLAN TO PLANT one billion trees over ten years has been marked with a pledge of land for forestry by a Far North iwi.

Te Uru Rākau (the newly created Forestry New Zealand) and Ngāti Hine Forestry Trust have signed a joint venture to plant and manage about 3,600 hectares of pine trees in Northland.

“This marks the first joint venture negotiated under the One Billion Trees programme with Ngāti Hine Forestry Trust and Te Uru Rākau committed to working together on this commercial venture,” says Forestry Minister, Shane Jones.

“This will be a boost to the local economy and will provide employment opportunities and better social outcomes for the whole region.

“We’ll plant 500,000 pine trees this year, with a further 2 million planted over the next three years.

“In addition, up to 465 hectares of Mānuka will be planted on Ngāti Hine Forestry Trust land. At the end of two years a substantial commercial Mānuka plantation will be in place with an apiculture business developed to help the Trust diversify its land use.

“This will provide essential work experience for young people, helping them to build a strong foundation for a forestry career.

Over two years, up to forty people will participate in the training programme, developing the skills and qualifications they need to succeed. ‘’It ticks all the biodiversity boxes. The pines will be planted well away from the waterways. The creeks will enjoy wide Mānuka riparian plantings.’’

“We’ll invest $1.9 million in the Mānuka planting initiative, with the potential that the training programme developed could also be used in other regions nationwide.

“This initiative supports the Trust’s plans to establish and grow future opportunities for higher skilled and better paid jobs in Northland. It will help create economic resilience in the region and improve the quality of their land for future generations.

“The One Billion Trees programme is more than an investment in trees. It’s about providing an important investment in our people, our regional communities, and our environment.”

Training people to work in forests of the future is also a vital part of the government’s planting ambitions, according to Mr Jones.

“I want to see training programmes that invest in our rangatahi – young people, and the young at heart – that roll out across the regions to build the capacity and capability within New Zealand’s forestry sector,” he says.

“It’s important that we build an increasingly skilled, safe and higher paid forestry workforce, including a Māori workforce, that is able to capitalise on the opportunities the One Billion Trees planting

programme will create.

“We must re-build the forestry workforce across the whole supply chain, including investing in the highly skilled as well as technology and innovation. This will ensure we can increase the value of our forestry industry and our forestry products.”

Meanwhile, Te Uru Rākau is working with another Northland iwi, Ngāti Rēhia, towards an agreement that will see the Crown establish a commercial forest on iwi land, as well as partner a project to save Kauri trees from the deadly dieback disease.

“Te Uru Rākau and Ngāti Rēhia are committed to work towards a commercial forestry rights agreement following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the parties,” says Forestry Minister, Shane Jones.

“Through the Provincial Growth Fund, we’ll also invest $288,000 to explore the establishment of a Kauri sanctuary – free from Kauri dieback – on about 45 hectares of sheltered Ngāti Rehia land.”

The initial steps of the possible agreement will consider planting pine on 150 hectares of Ngāti Rēhia land near Kerikeri.

“An investment of this type would mean Ngāti Rēhia could receive income for the lease of the land and benefit from New Zealand Unit carbon credits that will be generated over the lifetime of the forest,” says Mr Jones “As for a potential Kauri sanctuary, this would be one of the first studies of its kind to explore whether Kauri, or other native species, could be successfully established in Northland and remain disease free.

“The project would provide the opportunity for research and control of Kauri dieback in a contained plantation environment, while offering locals training and education opportunities in establishing and managing indigenous forests. NZL

Deputy Prime Minister, Winston Peters, and Forestry Minister, Shane Jone, join members of Ngati Hine Forestry Trust for a symbolic planting of the first tree to mark the venture.

Northern rail upgrade studied AS WORK PROGRESSES TO RE-OPEN the rail line between Wairoa and Napier to carry logs by train, moves could be afoot to upgrade rail in Northland, including the link to the port at Marsden Point.

Forestry Minister, Shane Jones and Minister of Transport, Phil Twyford, announced last month that a rail upgrade could be included

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as part of a package of Provincial Growth Fund improvements to help Northland’s economic and social growth.

KiwiRail Chief Executive, Peter Reidy, welcomed the announcement, saying: “Northland’s rail lines are under-used and much of the rail infrastructure is old, reducing the speed at which trains can travel.

The tunnels are not fit for purpose when it comes to container freight and considerable investment is needed to bring the rail line up to modern standards.”

KiwiRail currently runs one weekday return service from Northland to Auckland on the line predominantly carrying dairy and forestry. NZL

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Kiwi loggers help Waratah with new TimberRite system A NEW TIMBERRITE SYSTEM THAT CONTROLS THE USE OF WARATAH processing and harvester heads has been developed with a little help from loggers in New Zealand.

The TimberRite H16 Forestry Computer System has been officially launched following an intense two-year factory and field-testing programme that included input from local users, in addition to operators from around the world.

They helped Waratah engineers assess the performance of the new system and fine tune its capabilities to the point where it is now a much more potent production and management tool.

TimberRite H16 incorporates a totally new hardware platform based around a handier touch screen, along with more sophisticated software for improved handling, measuring and processing logs, as well as recording and utilising the information and making it available to others in the supply chain.

Among those who took part in the testing programme was Jamie Cross, whose JSX crew is working in the Taharoa Forest near Taupo.

When Jamie heard that Waratah was looking for contractors to assist with the development of the new TimberRite H16 he immediately put his hand up.

His Cat 336 runs a Waratah 625C and he is experienced in running the previous TimberRite system, which included optimising log production.

“I’ve always been interested in how computers can help in the forest and I want to keep up with the advances, so this seemed like a good opportunity,” says Jamie.

“The biggest improvement for me is that it now uses a touch screen, which is much easier, especially if you can’t use the keyboard for whatever reason.”

Jamie says the new TimberRite system has more capabilities than its predecessor, such as allowing operators increased customising options to suit their way of working.

He likes the feature that enables the operator to look at what changes were made to the settings in the past.

The new system also makes it easier to find faults and rectify them, and Jamie says he is making use of the data transmission feature to keep updated on what the machine has processed, in addition to other useful information.

The user-friendly platform makes it easier to check and dynamically share a whole range of information, including harvester utilisation

reporting and track machine navigation, as well as monitoring all the formats of machine and forest log data.

Increased uptime and serviceability access was another major requirement of the TimberRite H16 system. Considered as one of the largest changes to service capability, the TimberRite H16 is now enabled with remote computer access to allow quicker diagnosis and support for the user from off-site technicians.

Supporting the latest release of StanForD file formats, the TimberRite H-16 system allows data to interchange with virtually any professional system in the forestry business. It is also compatible with existing mobile Apps and various plug-in hardware.

Waratah says the TimberRite H-16 platform provides the operator with more control of harvesting and processing heads, including greater precision when measuring and cutting timber.

TimberRite H16 is able to configure parameters to the exact application requirements, which leads to improved head performance, productivity and measuring accuracy.

Loggers can choose from two versions of the new TimberRite H16 system: • The pre-selection prioritisation system follows pre-set log grades and prioritises based on operator selection.

• While the optional value-based Optimisation system uses log grade, assortment value, stem log prediction, length and diameter matrices and various other inputs. NZL

More precise control of the harvesting or processing head is provided by the new TimberRite H16 system with this new touchscreen.

Safety progress under the spotlight ADVANCES THAT HAVE BROUGHT PRACTICAL benefits to forestry workplaces through changes in culture and technology will be the focus of a national conference on forest safety practices next month.

The fourth FIEA Forest Safety & Technology Conference, which takes place in Rotorua on August 8 and then moves to Melbourne on August 15, will cover progress made since the horror year of 2013, when ten people died in New Zealand forests. Much of the progress has been industry-led.

“Some of our leading forest contractors

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and companies have developed safety improvements in both culture in the workplace and technologies to reduce harm on the forest floor,” says Forest Industry Engineering Association event manager, Gordon Thomson.

“Our speakers are practical leaders talking about real case studies for this year’s conference. Many of them have already delivered safety outcomes for their teams and clients. The practical information they will bring includes some notable results with industry leading contractors.”

FIEA has also teamed up with the Forest

Industry Safety Council (FISC) to organise a half-day workshop in addition to the oneday conference in New Zealand, to allow people to interact in a more informal format.

It will take place on the morning after the main conference. And in Australia a similar workshop takes place on the afternoon before the conference.

These conferences sold out in 2017 and FIEA expects capacity audiences for the two 2018 events. A special on-line early-bird delegate registration offer is available for a limited time.

Details are at https://forestsafety.events. NZL

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New CEO for PF Olsen TRANS-TASMAN FORESTRY SERVICES firm, PF Olsen, has named a replacement CEO for Peter Clark when he steps down at the end of September.

Te Kapunga Dewes will join the Rotorua headquartered company as CEO. Mr Dewes has a strong background in forestry and wood processing, with a degree in forestry from Canterbury University and an MBA with distinction from Waikato University. For seven years he has been the NZ General Manager for Contract Resources, which services the energy sector.

PF Olsen has 200 staff and employs hundreds of contractors servicing forest

establishment and harvesting operations across Australia and New Zealand.

The company was founded in 1971 by the late Peter Olsen. Peter Clark joined in 1979 and became CEO in 1999.

Mr Dewes will be just the third CEO in the 47-year history of the firm. He joins at a time when the forest industry is in a growth phase. There is an expanding harvest profile based on extensive plantings during the 1990s and recognition that planting more trees is a cost effective domestic response needed to meet New Zealand’s international climate change commitments. NZL

ETS changes to help forestry PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE ETS SCHEME will help to make it work better for forest owners in the future, say Forestry Minister, Shane Jones, and Climate Change Minister, James Shaw.

The two ministers released a consultation paper last month that outlines 12 improvements to forestry regulations in the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme (NZETS).

“Expanding the forestry industry’s capacity is essential to the success of the One Billion Trees programme, and ensuring the ETS works better is an integral part of this,” says Mr Jones.

Mr Shaw adds: “Increased forestry is a vital aspect of New Zealand doing its bit to address

climate change.

“We’re hoping to make some straightforward, practical changes soon to improve the ETS for people who plant trees.

“The proposals take into account feedback from the 2015/16 NZ ETS Review, along with insights from the submission of mandatory emissions returns from the 2,300 forestry participants in the scheme.

“We will be coming back to the sector to get their input on more improvements to the ETS later this year, as the Government is very aware we need to address issues that are currently seen as blocks to participation in the scheme.”

There are 12 proposals under consideration,

including: • Forest owners with 100 hectares or more in the scheme only needing to update their lookup tables once every five years • Providing more flexibility regarding waivers for owners of over 100 ha around the collection of field data near the end of the five-yearly mandatory emissions returns • Closing of an unanticipated loophole related to the deforestation of post-1989 forest, and its subsequent replanting and re-entry into the scheme.

The other nine proposals correct or improve technical issues, or address areas where the regulations aren’t working as intended. NZL

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Quick way to lag yarder drums OWNERS OF OLDER YARDERS WITH UNLAGGED DRUMS CAN NOW get them easily grooved so the wire rope spools better onto the drum.

And the retro-fitting service doesn’t involve splashing out on brand new drums.

Rotorua-based 3D Industrial Engineering has devised a method to create sleeves that fit around existing drums and the installation takes less than a day, thus reducing machine downtime.

Since the system, known as SpoolPro, was introduced a year ago more than 20 yarders have been converted and contractors say it has made a world of difference to their yarding operations.

The first contractor to put the SpoolPro to test on his yarder was Ian Harvey, who runs a Thunderbird 6355 and says he had been looking for some time to cure line wrap and fleeting issues.

“It’s a huge problem with older yarders, but you don’t want to go through the hassle and expense of changing your drums,” says Ian. “PF Olsen told me about this and my ears pricked up when I realised it was just a case of fitting two halves of metal and welding them on. We’ve done the tail hold and rear main. The difference, well, you can’t compare. The rope wear is next to nothing and we’ve had them for over a year now.”

The SpoolPro business grew out of the development of winchassist harvesting equipment in New Zealand, says 3D Industrial Engineering Director Matt Field.

“We were doing the machining for winch-assist equipment and when the drums were being made we suggested they could be lagged,” says Matt.

“We did some trials with equipment that I put together and it worked really well, so I went out and invested in much bigger equipment and all the brand new drums we build for these winchassist machines and harvestlines are now produced with grooving from the start.

“Then we started to think about all the yarders out there in the forest that may not have lagged drums and we designed a grooved split sleeve and showed the idea to forest managers and contractors

and they really liked it.”

SpoolPro’s unique groove pattern allows wire rope to wind straight onto the drum, parallel to flanges, making it safer for contractors as it eliminates tangles that can be difficult to unravel. Wire rope is spooled onto winch drums much faster and also reduces wear on rope, so they don’t require changing as often.

SpoolPro sleeves are custom-designed and built to fit to main, haulback and skyline drums. To date they have been fitted to a range of yarders, including Madill 122, 123 and 124 models, Thunderbird TSY 6355 and TTY 6170, and Pacific SY118.

Forest manager, PF Olsen, was impressed enough to enter SpoolPro into the SAFEGUARD Awards in the Collaboration category after pairing the product with one of their harvesting contractors and seeing the safety benefits and cost savings.

While safety is a key reason contractors are excited about the product, Matt Field says that extending the life of the rope has been a great bonus, adding that the drum itself should also last longer as it is better protected.

Contractors who have the sleeves fitted to their yarders say that the depth of the SpoolPro grooving means their machines can wind on wire rope at speed and that even at the 17th layer the wire rope is still winding on parallel with no rope tension.

Most modern yarders now come with lagged drums already fitted, but Matt explains that not all lagging is the same. He says the performance of SpoolPro’s unique groove pattern may prompt contractors to specify it in their order for new machines or swap out the default drum on imported machines before they are commissioned.

While the CNC lathe used to make SpoolPro Grooved Drums and Sleeves is the latest, state-of-the-art equipment, 3D Industrial Engineering staff still pay considerable attention to every detail of the machining to ensure a 100% result.

More information, including videos, can be seen on the www. spoolpro.nz website. NZL

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The new Tailhold Sweep system designed by Awdon Technologies.

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Tailhold Sweep saves multiple backline moves REMEMBER THE SKYLINE SHIFTER, UNVEILED LAST YEAR AS part of the FGR Steepland Harvesting Programme, that allows a yarder operator to perform a skyline move in a matter of seconds from the comfort of his cab?

While it was designed to be used where a backline machine couldn’t or wouldn’t be employed for environmental reasons, current practices seem to be preferred over using the 3.5 tonnes powered Skyline Shifter. That may change in the long term.

In the meantime, a simpler and much lighter option has been designed that still utilises the backline machine and provides many of the advantages of the Skyline Shifter.

It’s the product of the same company, Gisborne-based Awdon Technologies, which is developing a number of tools to limit the negative environmental impact from harvesting hill country.

Awdon Technologies’ Don Scott says the new Tailhold Sweep is an interim step to the fully automated Skyline Shifter because it doesn’t get rid of the backline machine but still enables a yarder to open up a wider face on the hill without involving multiple backline machine moves.

“Ultimately, I think the Skyline Shifter will come into play, but it’s probably a step too far at the moment and the introduction of the Tailhold Sweep is a more acceptable option at present,” says Mr Scott. “In no-go tracking areas it can also be used if the winch ropes are long enough.”

The Tailhold Sweep is connected to the yarder, the backline machine and a stump. It is moved between the backline machine and the stump by a pair of remotely-controlled winches fitted to the backline. Depending on how much rope is on the winches, the Tailhold Sweep could move as much as 250-to-300 metres without the backline machine needing to be repositioned.

And without the diesel engine that drives the Skyline Shifter, plus a much simpler structure, the Tailhold Sweep weighs around half a tonne.

Mr Scott describes the Tailhold Sweep as a “piece of the path” toward environmentally sensitive hill country logging. It was developed after Awdon completed a challenging programme for FGR called Innovative Yarding.

He says: “Yarder grapple logging is arguably the best tool for steep country stem extraction to the landing. It is however relatively

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clumsy.

“The Tailhold Sweep changes that by coupling with the yarder ropes and allowing the yarder grapple to become extremely manoeuvrable.

“Some of the actions the Tailhold Sweep can facilitate are: butt grappling, remote bunching, limiting ground disturbance including channelling, clearing or distributing sensitive areas of slash, allowing effective use of standing forest filters by logging directly into the stand, increasing automation and staying productive.”

Mr Scott goes on to say that because of these capabilities the harvest plan can be changed to deliver better environmental outcomes.

How does it work? The diagram shows a backline (tailhold) machine with two winches, connected to a ‘sweep block’ (centre) and a tailhold stump. The sweep block is also connected to a 2- or 3-winch yarder (3-winch shown). Running the two sweep winches in combination while adjusting the yarder winches will relocate the sweep block laterally between the tailholds to give the grapple sideways movement, and towards or away from the yarder to overcome obstacles. The Tailhold Sweep can use two tailhold stumps or trees and be as remote from them as the length of the winch ropes allow. The trees would tie back with synthetic rope, simplifying the rigging process.

Mr Scott knows hill country forests well, having planted trees that are now coming to harvest and he says the Tailhold Sweep is one answer to making steep harvesting easier, safer and more environmentally sound.

He adds: “Plantation forestry is an important way of utilising hill country. A way that can be environmentally sound while delivering on the key drivers of safety and profitability.

“Health and safety is a big and ongoing issue to deal with. Perhaps because of this, environmental harvesting damage has stayed under the radar. Those days are over. The spotlight is on us.

“Stopping harvesting in some areas, because current the harvest method is unacceptable, is not the answer. It may be part of the answer, but how about: change the harvest method to suit the ground logged.”

Tests show the new Tailhold Sweep system works the way it was designed and Awdon is currently talking to potential customers to put it into the forest. NZL

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HIS NEW KOBELCO LOADER IS PROVING TO BE A REAL live wire, especially with its live heel.

Working in one of Robert Stubbs Contracting crews out of Gisborne, it has been showcasing some typical Kiwi number 8 wire thinking with that handy attachment.

Who’d have thought that a live heel could be used to create a brand new track in the bush instead of digging it out with a bucket?

Move a bit of dirt, yes, but not a whole damn track’s worth. That’s exactly what this machine achieved just prior to the arrival of the NZ Logger Iron Test team at the Stubbs work site in the Wharerata Forest to sample the newcomer.

Yet another example of how useful a live heel can be in the right circumstances. More on that shortly.

Let’s start with the machine it’s attached to, which is the first of the recently introduced generation 10 Kobelco SK-series excavators to go to work in the forest in New Zealand.

This particular model, a 34-tonne SK300LC, is set up for forestry at the factory with a standard high and wide base, which was another good reason for NZ Logger to drop in for a closer look – just add guarding and your implement of choice and it’s ready to go to work.

As a brand, Kobelco has tended to fly under the radar in the forest until recently, when Juken NZ decided to run with some of the bigger models for its previous company-owned crews on the East Coast.

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And with the arrival of the newest generation Kobelco, interest continues to grow.

For Robert Stubbs, who runs a couple of harvesting crews and a road lining operation, it wasn’t so much a leap of faith, but more about having faith in the advice of the local MIMICO service agent who also works on many of the machines in his crews – MIMICO is the New Zealand agent for Kobelco.

Robert has been a Cat customer for much of his time in the forest.

Still is. But he isn’t afraid to look over the fence and see what else is available that might be suitable for specific tasks, provided the price is right. That’s why you’ll find other interesting machines scattered across his operations.

When the road lining job came up in the Wharerata Forest, he knew there would be a lot of shovelling involved, which dictated the need for a live heel. Now, you’re either a live heel fan or you’re not – no halfway measures. Robert is in the former group. He thinks they are an extremely useful tool and has always had one fitted to a machine when undertaking road lining over the years.

“It makes a lot of sense, not just for shovelling stems on hillsides, but for doing the odd bit of blade work – you don’t want keep stopping to change over every time you need to move a bit of dirt,” he says.

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Above left: With the blade of the heel tucked into the grapple, Bob Mear, has a handy tool for moving dirt.

Above right: This track was constructed completely with the live heel blade.

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That’s when his local service technician, Benny Fogarty, came into the picture. Being the MIMICO Service Agent for Gisborne, Benny mentioned the arrival of the new Kobelco generation 10 models to Robert as a possibility for the task.

“The fact they came out of the factory with a high and wide for the forest interested me, so we though we’d give it a go,” Robert adds.

“And I’ve got to say we’ve been impressed. It has plenty of power, good slew, good walk and the reach is just what we wanted with the live heel set-up. I’ve driven it and I like it. Some machines can feel a bit jerky because they are so light in the controls, this one isn’t jerky at all.”

To look at, you might be hard-pressed to spot the changes in Robert’s new Kobelco SK300LC-10 when compared to the earlier generation model – they look pretty much the same, with only a few minor exterior changes, apart from the obvious high and wide base (the SK260LC and SK350LC also come with the factory high and wide).

Much of the new stuff is on the inside.

It runs the latest version of the 7.7-litre Hino J08ETM-KSDQ 6-cylinder engine that now puts out 185kW (250hp) of power at 2,100rpm and 998Nm of torque peaking at 1,600 rpm, thanks to improved electronic software. Whilst the power and torque peak higher in the rev range than many of the SK300LC-10’s competitors,

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it doesn’t seem to affect the way the Kobelco performs its duties.

And with winter now upon us, Kobelco has also come up with a way to prevent condensation that can form within the fuel tank from getting into the engine, due to cold overnight temperatures. There’s a new pre-filter system with built-in water separator that has 1.6 times more filter area than previously, eliminating foreign particles and stopping water from entering the fuel system.

Good fuel consumption has always been a feature of the previous Kobelco machines working in the forest and the new one is reckoned to be better again thanks to a combination of various factors.

Compared to SK series-8 machines doing the same workload, fuel consumption is about 16% lower in H-mode, 14% in S-mode and 19% in ECO-mode. So there’s a good opportunity for an experienced operator to make some savings without affecting the work routine.

Another change sees a new travel motor used, which boosts traction force by 10%. The pump priority system allows it to move, lift and swing simultaneously without losing power, and the new Automatic Swing Priority system delivers full swing power during combined operations without switching modes – as highlighted by the swing speed, which is a very impressive 10.3rpm.

A key component to the SK300LC-10’s improved efficiency is primarily a result of the Arm Interflow System, which is an hydraulic regenerative system that uses the boom’s weight to force hydraulic fluid to the arm.

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The Kobelco comes straight from the factory with a high and wide base – the rear-facing camera sat up on the counterweight is standard.

This eliminates the need for fluid to be artificially forced from the pump, lowering the workload of the engine and hydraulics.

All-in-all, some nice features that we can put to the test and see just how effective they are in this new model.

Arriving in the Wharerata Forest on a warm, dry day (rare for the time of year in this location), the Stubbs crew is just a short distance in from the main road that runs between Gisborne and Napier.

This is a purely ground base operation, no need for a swing yarder or Harvestline-style yoader to assist with recovering felled trees from any of the steeper sections, as they are all accessible from the new tracks created by the crew.

Our first glimpse of the SK300LC-10 in action is of the machine completing the finishing touches to a long track down from the skid site to provide better access to stems at the bottom of a gully. The skidder driver had been finding it difficult using the existing twisty track so Kobelco operator, Bob Mear, volunteered to create better access. All without having to resort to a half-hour break to swap from

the grapple and live heel to a bucket.

Iron Tester, Sam Keefe, and I walk the old track down into the gully to witness Bob putting the finishing touches to his handywork with the blade of the heel.

Ensign built and installed this particular live heel in conjunction with one of its standard 1730-series grapples and, as always with the Rotorua company’s products, it’s a nice piece of engineering, dovetailing into the existing bucket linkages and making use of the Kobelco’s over/over piston layout to operate the heel.

When Bob just wants to use the grapple on its own, the piston on top of the stick draws the heel out of the way so that it doesn’t impede the operation. A flick of the control on his right joystick (where the bucket operation would normally be found) brings the heel into use for balancing those long stems when he’s in shovelling mode. And for blading work, Bob can push the heel up into the jaws of the grapple, close them up to hold it tight and, hey presto, he’s got a makeshift digging implement.

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proper training for the operator in how to use a live heel for best advantage. For shovelling, a live heel allows the operator to speed up the process, so more stems can be handled per shift, and there is generally less damage caused – when used in the right way.

Being able to do some track work in a road lining operation is just a bonus.

“They are very good once you get used to them,” says Bob. “I find I use it for reach and lifting those 50 tonne trailers, because you can just bring it out a little bit and grab the trailer and lift them no sweat. If you have it hanging right down you run out of lift.”

The conversation turns to the machine itself and Bob tells us it’s the first Kobelco he has operated, having come out of a Cat 325DFM loader (no live heel attached), which has gone into another of the Stubbs crews.

He goes on to say: “I quite like it now – I was a bit spoiled with the Cat, but this one is really good eh. They’re very good on fuel – I can do a 12-hour day and there is still a quarter of a tank in there.

That’s not bad. I only work that long when I need to, when weather interrupts and jobs need doing.”

When asked which operating modes Bob uses, he adds: “It depends on what I’m doing. I’ll go to low mode if I’m on steep country but if I’m on the flat I’ll use the high setting with the revs turned down and that gives you more power.”

And, like his boss, Bob is also impressed with the slew and drive power, especially when heading up a steep hill and also where ground conditions are particularly heavy, thanks to the 260kN of drawbar pull.

“You get more drive going up steep places when it’s in low,” Bob

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The bottom of the blade is straight, with a serrated edge that not only assists when grappling stems by holding the wood tighter during shovelling, but also works well for cutting into the surface of the ground for blading.

Bob is putting the heel to good use as he pushes and pulls dirt from the track to extend it down to where a number of stems are laying on the ground. Who needs a bucket?

It’s obvious he has done this many times in the past because he doesn’t muck around. In between bunching stems into piles and moving waste wood out of the way, he pushes more dirt off the track and creates a smooth surface for the skidder without any break in pace. Good blade operation is what you would expect of a welldesigned and engineered excavator and this one seems to deliver on that score.

After Bob completes this task, he closes the machine down and we join him next to the live heel to complement him on his dexterity.

Bob confirms that he’s had a lot of experience working with live heels since he arrived in Gisborne from Tokoroa a few years back.

“There is a lot of call for them up here,” he says. “I use the live heel all the time, shovelling and getting myself around places, creating tracks like this.

“The beauty of doing the track with the heel is that I don’t have to stop and change to a bucket – I might only use it for five minutes, but it means I’ve got a whole face of wood available to me immediately. I could lose half-an-hour or more going up to swap over to a bucket.”

Bob and Sam agree that live heels seem to be much more popular in Gisborne, compared to other regions, yet there is no special reason why that should be. Sometimes it just comes down to

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While we’re down here by the big stems it’s a good opportunity for Sam to test out the slew power and live heel by shovelling some of the wood still lying out of reach of the skidder to a more accessible spot.

After a quick briefing on the controls, Sam climbs into the cab and gets busy moving and then bunching the stems next to the newly created track, taking full advantage of the Automatic Swing Priority system when manoeuvring some of the really big wood.

Although it has been dry today, this area was hit with a lot of rain recently and the ground cuts up easily, but the Kobelco’s double grousers on longer and wider tracks, compared to the standard model, provides plenty of traction and there is good stability when Sam gets hold of a heavier stem.

He doesn’t have to worry about the stumps, rocks and mounds of dirt that litter the ground here because the SK300LC-10 has a generous ground clearance of 785mm. That’s as good as any purpose-built machine we’ve sampled recently.

And if the base does come into contact with anything bigger, the belly is reinforced, as part

For picking up extra-heavy stems and also lifting trailers off log trucks, the Kobelco SK300LC-10 has a special heavy lift mode that increases pressure in the boom and arm pistons.

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Far left: Back up on the skid site, the Kobelco SK300LC-10 is equally at home fleeting and stacking logs.

Left: The live heel comes in just has handy for moving large stems to one side on the skid site.

Below: At 11 metres, the reach is good enough to enable the SK300LC-10 to service most of the stacks from one position.

of a programme to make the generation 10 machines withstand the rigours of harsh treatment in the bush.

The beefed-up crawlers feature full track guides to eliminate de-tracking concerns, a reinforced guide frame built to withstand heavy impact and large, double-support, outer-flanged upper rollers unfazed by powerful vibrations.

Kobelco also says that the boom and arm have been further

strengthened, with an increased and improved boom foot crosssection, along with new heavy-duty joints, for longer life.

We want to get a closer look at some of these, and other improvements, so when Sam has finished shovelling, it’s time to take the SK300LC-10 back up Bob’s newly created track to the skid site.

Once on the skid site, Bob takes a smoko break while Sam and I crawl over the SK300LC-10, using the redesigned and roomy walkway

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Above left: The 1730 grapple and live heel were designed and manufactured by Ensign of Rotorua.

Above centre: Bright and airy cab, thanks to the extensive areas of glass. Note the excellent vision to the operator’s right, behind the boom.

Above right: The SK300LC-10 required a full guarding package before it went into the forest, but forward vision through those bars is still pretty good.

up to access the engine through the top hatch. There’s more space moving through the steps and walkway because Kobelco has shifted the fuel tank on the SK300LC-10 and it now sits further down.

Furthermore, this has also allowed Kobelco to improve the upper deck layout, providing a large flat space for the technician to place a toolbox without it encroaching on work space. The hinged hatch to the engine isn’t very large, so to improve access the surrounding panels can be unbolted to allow the techie to get to all parts of the engine and transmission. Regular maintenance items, such as filters, are accessed through the side panels from the ground. There’s a new compact and easily replaceable canister-type hydraulic oil return filter and a new reinforced air-cleaner element.

Kobelco has designed an indirect flow cooling system, dubbed the iNDR, for use in excessively dusty locations, but it was decided that the standard system could easily cope with conditions in the Gisborne forests, so long as the operator keeps an eye on the radiator fins and the air-cleaner element.

Finally, to the standard ROPS/FOPS cab, which still needed to receive more protection before it headed out into the forest.

So Robert commissioned Rotorua’s Active VMA to fabricate the cage around the working area, consisting of front screen and side guarding rails, roof protection, and the beefy steel rails around the top perimeter of the engine compartment.

From the operator’s seat the guarding does remind you that you’re not in a purpose-built cab, which would normally feature Marguard glass, but Bob says the vision is still quite good through the bars and

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he doesn’t think about them now.

The factory-designed and built cab is modern, well trimmed, comfortable and still very light and airy even with the steel cage around it, due to the expansive use of glass on all sides. And ACTIVE VMA also incorporated a line of four lights into the top of the guarding frame above the front screen, so there’s much more forward light than on a standard machine. A couple more lights halfway up the boom and another built into the guarding next to the steps on the right of the machine supplement the night vision.

A by-product of the redesign of the walkway up to the bonnet on the right-hand side is that it also improves the operator’s view in this area.

A further visual aid for the operator is the installation of a rearfacing camera on top of the counterweight that provides a nice view of the area behind the machine on the new LCD display monitor fitted to the front-right pillar in the cab. The operator can also dial up a range of information, from fuel burn to when the next service is due on the monitor. This information is also available to Robert Stubbs and his team in their office in Gisborne city via the Geoscan Excavator Remote Monitoring System so they can see how the Kobelco is working when they choose.

One interesting aspect of this system is that it can be set up with a geo fence around the machine to alert the operator if he goes outside a certain boundary, which would be ideal for keeping Bob and the SK300LC-10 away from any known danger zones when he’s out shovelling or making one of those impromptu tracks.

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Above left: Good access to the top of the engine through the hatch. The surrounding panels can easily be unbolted if required.

Above right: Access to the cooling system and filter is through the left-hand side panel.

Left: The redesigned walkway provides more room for getting up onto the top deck.

Right: This is the first Kobelco for regular operator, Bob Mear.

Among changes that have taken place in the cab is a new airconditioning system, with improved venting behind the operator that provides a more powerful airflow around the interior to compensate for the hot summers in the Gisborne region.

The seat is now air-suspended and also has a heat function so that Bob can get warm through the seat of his pants on cold winter morning starts.

Kobelco has also designed new light-touch control levers, which it says are smoother and less tiring to use, requiring 38% less effort – probably more noticeable if used in a digging operation in construction and road-building work, than for loading and shovelling, but still very welcome for any operator.

I’ll leave Sam to describe the controls and cab environment in greater detail in his Iron Test column on page 36.

With the main inspection completed Sam is now given the opportunity to test the fleeting and stacking abilities of the new SK300LC-10 towards the back of the skid site.

To the right of this area is where the skidder drops the stems that are dragged up the new track Bob created. Sam uses the live heel and grapple to manoeuvre these away from the main thoroughfare

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until they can be processed. Some are quite large, in excess of four tonnes, but they don’t seem to bother the Kobelco, thanks to the combination of good hydraulic set-up. No rocking on its tracks, either.

Should heavier stems arrive on the skid, the operator can select a special heavy lift mode, a first on this machine. This works by decreasing the flow and raising the pressure, to make lifting heavier objects easier whilst providing finer control of the procedure – handy for lifting big 5-axles trailers off the back of a truck.

In between moving the stems to one side, Sam sorts the processed logs into their various stacks, occasionally staying fixed to the spot and trying out the reach, which is around the 11-metre mark with the live heel. At maximum reach, he can still pick up a grapple-full of logs weighing in excess of 4 tonnes.

With day’s end rapidly approaching, we hand the Kobelco back to Bob to finish the rest of the fleeting duties, satisfied that his boss has purchased a machine that can handle all the work asked of it – and some tasks that might not be fully apparent when you see it fitted with a live heel. We certainly dig this Kobelco. NZL

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HE LAST TIME I GOT TO USE A LIVE heel in the forest was way back in 2002.

However, just like riding a bike, it didn’t take me long to get the feel for this heel because it was nicely plumbed and set up.

The Ensign live heel is easy to use, but if you are not familiar with that style of heel and how the grapple hangs you can do some damage with the grapple smashing onto the heel. The way it has been set up is exactly how it should be for that combination. Between Bob and myself there was no banging or clashing during our test.

The Kobelco was even more familiar to me. Chris Hurring, my present employer, has got a slightly larger Kobelco SK350 with a standard 1730 grapple, without the live heel, which I have used so I felt right at home on this machine.

Sitting in the cab, it’s very similar to the machine that’s working in my crew, with a few subtle differences, like the new seat, which is very comfortable. Lots of space inside, especially for Bob’s big chilly bin behind the seat.

I like the vision from the large glass area, even with all the guarding around the cab,

and the view to the right, just behind the boom, seems a lot better than before. You don’t get much of a view behind any digger, so that rear-facing camera is nice to have and I found myself relying on it, although it did get hit by sun strike in the later hours of the day.

The joy sticks feel quite light, but you still have good control over the functions. Bob seems to like it, as the patterns are pretty much the same as he had on his old Cat, which is always a help. For operating the live heel and grapple, you have the rotator on the left-hand side, while the open and close is on the right side. To work the live heel itself it’s on the bucket function, which is on the right-hand joystick. When you pull it to your left the bucket will come down towards you and if you want to grab with it and push the heel in you push the right-hand joystick to the right and the heel will crowd out, so it is opposite to a bucket crowding.

I was trying to work out if I could tell the difference in the pump upgrades and improvements, but on such a short test it was hard to gauge because Kobelco controls tend to be light anyway and these are lighter

Iron Tester, Sam Keefe. still. But the functions do work very well.

The slew and lift are pretty spot on. And because of the light feel of the controls you almost think you are dealing with thinning trees. There’s almost no feeling of weight there when picking up big stems with the help of the heel. But it obviously has a lot of muscle, especially if it can pick up a 5-axle trailer at around 6-and-a-half-to-7 tonnes quite easily, from what Bob told us.

When I switched over to fleeting up on the skid I found there was quite a bit of finesse in the grapple to pick up single logs.

I didn’t do much walking, but the little I did when shovelling down in the gully proved it had enough speed and traction.

I wasn’t game to follow Bob’s lead and try out some digging and blading with the live heel – it’s been too long since I did any of that. But Bob made it look easy and it’s definitely better than stopping to change over to a bucket. NZL

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HIS CONTRACT IS NO NORMAL logging operation.

And if you look at some of the challenges facing the crew as they try to safely remove trees from the hill overlooking picturesque Queenstown you can see why.

It might have some of the best views of any logging operation in New Zealand, but the task has been described as one of the most hazardous jobs ever undertaken by a forestry contractor in this country.

And Colin Calteaux, Managing Director of principal contractor Andrew Haulage, must wonder why he ever took on the job.

"It’s the challenge" was the explanation of this one-time West Coaster, who started out hauling logs for the Forest Service.

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Colin’s firm is mostly involved with forestry roading and associated earthworks these days, but he decided to accept the contract to remove conifers under the famous Skyline restaurant to create more room for new gondolas because someone had to do it and it might as well be him.

Anyone who has ridden a gondola up to the Skyline high on Bob’s Peak knows that the hill is steep. Very steep, in fact, intercepted by bluffs and slopes that even defy mountain goats.

Skyline Enterprises intends renewing its gondola lift structure to take 10-person carriages, replacing the existing 4-person ones.

It’s an expensive exercise, which includes upgrading both top and bottom gondola buildings, including multi-million dollar car parking facilities at its base.

But before that project can begin, overgrown conifers – mostly Douglas-fir – have to be removed from 70 to 100 meters either side of the cable lift.

Way back in 2005 I was asked by the Queenstown Lakes District Council forestry consultant to assess the possible removal of trees adjacent to the cable.

With logging contractor, Grant Devery, we marked trees that posed a threat to cables and power lines due to wind throw.

I recall height measurements of between 40-50 metres with DBH width of around 70-110 cm average. Getting up that slope just to make those calculations was not easy.

In some cases, we had to rope ourselves to get to the base of some trees.

Even at that time, with trees smaller than they are today, we realised that specialist gear would be needed if trees were not going to end up in the ticket office when cut down.

We deduced that it would involve a sizeable wire rope with block

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Below: Site supervisor, Paul (Kirky) Kirkwood, inspects the Cat 330D-based Harvestline on arrival at Bob’s Peak in Queenstown.

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and tackle tie-ups linked to winches powered by at least a D8 bulldozer as toe hold.

Some trees were removed, but the project remained openended.

And so to November 2017, when a decision was made to kick-start tree removal on Bob’s Peak as part of the new Skyline gondola project and a new survey of what would be involved in the task was undertaken.

That fell to Colin Calteaux, as principal contractor and Paul (Kirky) Kirkwood, supervisor. Their survey of the job concluded that safety-first would be the top priority. Nothing would be left to chance. And the work would only be carried out during warmer

Left: Sumitoma digger operator Ian Phillips (right), discusses track work with Paul (Kirky) Kirkwood.

Below left: Tree Care arborist, Aston Brookes, scales this mighty Douglas-fir with his chainsaw dangling from his belt.

Below right: The top of the tree is lopped off, but still remains roped so that it doesn’t skid away down the slope – note where the tree is standing on this steep bluff.

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and drier months, with the crew taking a break over winter.

But just getting equipment to the site would prove to be one of the biggest headaches.

Infrastructure, such as the Skyline access road needed to be improved to enable heavy machinery and logging trucks to access the sites.

Road tracking and haul lines had to be pushed through, virtually under the skyline cable and beyond. The whole exercise involved some major engineering work.

Cut-and-fill tracking meant chiselling out bluffs up to 12 metres high to form pathways and sidings for log stacks.

Much of this work involved Andrew Haulage' 22 tonne Sumitomo 240 and Case 210 traxcavators as well as a DC7 dozer.

A series of safety fences needed to be erected at several levels to prevent debris and broken rock ending up in the cemetery and township CBD. Standing by for log hauling and loading duties is the company's John Deere Timberjack forwarder, joined by a leased three-drum Cat-based Harvestline – though with winter here, the Harvestline is now parked up, after carrying out a small trial to ensure it can do the job expected and it won’t be fired up again until the next season.

Colin Calteaux figures that the Harvestline will save considerable anxiety among the logging crew by hauling stems from difficult areas around obstructions, over bluffs and on to sidings for further processing.

He says chokers have to be used in place of a grapple to avoid snagging that could result in unintended consequences – losing a stem en-route to a landing, along with the carriage and grapple, and any loose rocks that give in to gravity.

The three-part contract involves geotech and roading engineers, fencers, machine operators, tree fellers and local arborists from NZ Tree Care.

Some felling had already taken place during my visit a few weeks back. All logs had to be recovered where possible and hopefully compensate Skyline Enterprises some of the costs for the job.

Skyline is paying pro rata for the cost of the contract and takes care of the logs sales itself. To date about 10 loads have left the site, supplying two Southland sawmills. None has so far gone to export.

Most trees adjacent to the cabling required the top to be removed by the arborists before the stem could be safely lowered for and removed from the hill for processing.

I would describe this aspect of felling as an extremely tricky and dangerous job, involving at least four arborists and felling crew. This is breaking out taken to the limit.

And we’re not just talking about a handful of trees that will require such care and attention, because it is estimated that several hundred trees will need to be handled in this manner.

The job of felling these difficult trees is undertaking by Dave Finlin, of Tree Care and his team of three experienced arborists; James Bennett, Aston Brooks and Curt James.

Dave explains how the top 20-to-30 metres of the tree is removed and lowered to the ground with wire rope by a man precariously perched high up in the tree with a chainsaw secured to the trunk by a safety harness.

Then the stem, some of them measuring a clear 40 metres, has to be carefully lowered across the contour, ready to be dragged to a siding.

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Top left clockwise: A member of the crew holds onto the rope attached to the faller to keep him safe during sawing.

Just as well these Douglas-firs don’t have many big branches to overcome whilst scaling the trunk Tracks were cut into the rocky slope to provide access to the trees that are being removed from the hill.

Trees are being cleared on the hill behind Queenstown to make way for a bigger cableway up to the Skyline restaurant.

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In some instances, it requires at least two cables to hold the stem in place to prevent it heading down the slope, displacing rocks as it goes.

Site supervisor Paul (Kirky) Kirkwood says one very large Douglasfir took most of the day to bring down, recover and process.

It measured 64 metres with a base diameter of 1.3 metres. Others yet to be tackled are estimated at standing nearly 70 metres high.

As if the logistics were not only a major worry to the crews, most of the work handy to the skyline lift had to be done early morning before the lift opened at 10 a.m.

On top of that a major public relations exercise was ongoing with tourist operators using the council-owned forest reserve for a variety of activities, including mountain bike trails, walking tracks, zip lines, luge, bungy jump, as well as other Skyline users of the access road.

Overhead, paraglider pilots float by in tandem with their clients and regular helicopter landings take place up on the Skyline viewing platform.

The contractors say this is going to make it interesting when log lifting by helicopter takes place on the north side of the lifts over next summer.

Some wood has already been extracted this way so far by a Glenorchy-based B3 helicopter capable of a 1.2-tonne lift.

One of the challenges is making sure that everyone who operates in the area is up-to-speed with what is happening on Bob’s Peak.

Regular meetings are organised by Kirky and Colin with operators.

They are having to constantly place ‘No-Go’ signs or slap up temporary fences to prevent tourists wandering off into hazard areas.

This track provides access down to the Skyline cableway.

"We seem to be doing the right things as we have had good feedback so far from the public," says Kirky.

Colin emphasises that this is going to be a long-term operation, which could take place over three seasons.

The crew has already knocked off for the winter, taking their equipment to work on other jobs and won’t return until later in the spring, though exactly when that will be depends on the weather, according to Colin Calteaux. This job is clearly going to take time. NZL

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HE CONIFERS THAT COVER THE SLOPES OF BOB’S PEAK, behind Queenstown, have been under careful consideration by the Queenstown Lakes District Council for many years.

While they provide a nice green backdrop to the township and also stabilise the thin soil on the rocky slopes, they are also encroaching on the famous Skyline cableway.

In 2005, the council decided to take action.

Roughly 650 hectares was divided up into compartments by then consultant Branislav Zoric and I was asked to assess best methods for removal of adjacent Douglas-fir trees that were over-reaching the cable lines.

Logging contractor, Grant Devery and I, marked targeted trees all the way down to the Skyline office, some with estimated heights up to 50 metres and DBH variations from 70-to-110cm.

It wasn’t an easy task, as you can see by the steepness of the slope in the accompanying photo and at times, one of us had

to be roped to get at tree bases.

We spray marked trees for removal and noted that some were estimated to be 15 metres above the cables.

Logistics for felling was going to be costly, requiring bulldozer winches, block and tackle tie ups, as tree butts could end up in the ticket office if they were not secured.

In the event, just a few trees were removed and the rest grew on for another 13 years.

Now a few metres taller, more trees need to be taken out and it’s little wonder that Andrew Haulage is taking a strict safety first approach.

Some of the large trees next to the skyline cable measure nearly 70 metres in height, with a LED of 1.3 plus metres, so it is going to require lots of careful planning and effort to tackle them.

I’m glad to be just sitting on the sidelines and recording proceedings as an interested observer for this job. NZL

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By Jim Childerstone

HE LAND ON WHICH THE GONDOLAS RUN IS RESERVE land owned by the Queenstown Lakes District Council, which leases a parcel either side of the cableway to Skyline Enterprises.

Since it is a public reserve, forming part of Ben Lomond Reserve, removing any trees needs to be undertaken within the council’s guidelines, rather than treated as a regular forestry site.

The QLDC does have a reserves forestry plan that covers trees growing in areas like Bob’s Peak and it has been upgraded to allow limited harvest operations over the last 12 years.

This involves coups and selected felling, which has provided net returns to the council on timber sales, mostly Douglas-fir logs to local mills.

The trees have proved to have incredible growth potential, maturing well under the 50-year harvest rotation normally seen with Douglas-Fir in southern latitudes.

Samples had been taken for further research to see why they grow so well.

Unfortunately, Douglas-fir also has prolific regeneration capability, which makes it a prime target for wilding conifer control groups.

The 2006 plan instigated by the council’s then forestry consultant, Branislav Zoric, involved some 650 hectares covering both Bob's

Peak and Queenstown Hill areas.

Plots were established by Zoric and the area divided into a series of compartments depending on contour, ground cover, growth levels and species. This formed part of the plan to manage the trees on reserves, which was accepted by the council later in 2006.

I supervised two harvest operations and assisted Zoric on a parttime contract for the council.

Although the forests are listed as wilding trees it has been accepted as a sustainable and permanent backdrop to the township with wilding outlier control taking place above the 1000-metre mark. It also provides slope control against land slips and rock falls.

Proceeds from harvests are earmarked for enhancing tourist facilities and general forest management. NZL

Below: Fences were erected to prevent trees and debris hurtling down the hill.

A gondola passes over a sheer bluff, where some trees grow on the vertical face.

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It was my privilege last month to attend the women in forestry conference in Napier.

It made me aware there is really truth in the saying "behind every great man there is a great woman!" And what a group of very talented ladies who have added to their CV's an involvement in forestry. Interviewing them, I realised there is an opportunity for the industry to recognise the value a female workforce can provide and already how women have embraced their roles to support their husbands, grow their careers and grow their businesses.

It's awesome and I hope it keeps going - well done all round. ;Drue-

Regional Voice

Sarah Davis - Log Lease, Whangamata

Surprisingly there are a lot of women in forestry, those who are supporting their husband's careers and businesses while they also raise the family and take a lead role on the home front. Women in Forestry is a group that I have taken over and we recently met in Napier and found there were some common challenges and interests for us all. The women are more willing to take an active role and stand alongside their husbands and partners. I am keen to see the group expand and we invite other women out there along, it's certainly not an exclusive club. Sarah works in her family's business Log Lease - focused on quality lease equipment for forestry.

Erica Herries - Lumberjack Logging, Gisborne My husband and I have been together in forestry for about 10 years and moving to Gisborne afforded us great opportunities to establish our own business, but I have to say for me it was baptism by fire. I think one learns by osmosis, there isn't a school for contractor's wives and going from being an office person to taking a greater role is a huge leap. I am hot on H & S stuff and find it frustrating that the industry is unfairly represented. It is an amazing industry with great people, showing up 5 days a week, with a willingness to work out in the open air and work hard - it presents lots of opportunities and boasts potential to earn great money. The camaraderie, love of the land and passion for what they do is outstanding. I just want to keep growing my knowledge as forestry is a big part of my life.

Erica is business owner with her husband Dan as a Logging Contractor

Rachael Brown - Jensen Logging, Rotorua

Growing up with a father who has been in forestry for 43 years has been a catalyst for my love of the industry and now we currently have 8 crews employed with what seems like a very large family of over 60 exceptionally loyal staff. We are driven to maintaining a family culture where everyone feels valued, where they love their jobs, providing for their whanau and communities. Amongst the staff we have some great women working for us across a range of jobs, QC, loading, bell and processor operators. I value their attention to detail, their gentle way with the gear and they add a different tone to the workplace - the men act like gentlemen on site. Equipment maintenance and even training others is on their task lists.

With a view to succession I am getting into the nuts & bolts of the business and leaning all the time. I see pastoral care key as our people are the most important asset out there. I feel privileged to be in this industry where freedom, challenges and the environment make every day different.

Rachael has a registered nursing degree and worked in administration and her husband is a high school teacher.

Jessie Bourke - Logic Forest Solutions, Gisborne

When I completed my University Degree in health science then returned home, I had no idea I was going to move into forestry but what I learnt about disparities & policy were quite relevant in such a happening industry. H & S in forestry is very active in generating practical solutions with a common desire to ensure everyone gets home to their families. As a newbie to the industry I have had to learn a new 'forestry' language the language of the bush, including all those technical terms and jargon. Everyone has been very helpful, the people really make it and I have had no push backs from being a female and I believe females offer a different perspective, a diversity of opinions even in my pink Logic shirt!

Career options going forward within forestry is huge with over forty roles available from silviculture to export, management and business ownership. Focused around learning on the job, one can join the industry at different entry level points and I really think it is a positive space for females!

Jessie has a Bachelor of Health Sciences with Honours and is the H & S Manager at Logic.

Erica Kinder - CEO Southern North Island Wood Council

An immediate challenge for the forest industry is that there are very few women in leadership roles. In our industry, in our leading organisations or in forest companies seeing women in prominent positions is still rare. Many of our male leaders have come through the forest service days and succession is an issue like many other industries. If you don't have women we immediately exclude 50% of our potential employees. To attract them, it's important to show that there are leadership roles and many other positions that can work for women. Part time work and shift work can be flexible with families and the forest industry has many careers that suit this.

I challenge the industry to think outside the box around employment - think about job sharing a standard role or providing flexible hours for women who have a family. Often you can get an enormous amount of productivity from an employee who is motivated. I do see that things are changing with attitudes to having women in our industry, but there will have to be continual change to really accommodate them in the roles that are male dominated, toilets on worksites for instance. Women do have that break in their career paths when bringing up families and often find it hard to get back. I see an enormous amount of talented and educated women who would be an asset to our industry and we need to make employment accessible and realistic for them.

Erica has a Bachelor of Forestry Science and 20 years' experience in the industry. With a husband working in forestry, she has witnessed many changes in our working culture.

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The difference between first and tenth I DON’T PLAY GOLF BUT IT WAS INTERESTING to watch how many players in the recent US Open were all within a couple of shots of the lead. In a lot of cases, it’s a matter of centimetres between whether a shot goes in the hole or not.

Our competition is no different – quite often the difference between being at the top or back a few places is simply in the detail of an activity.

And yes, we score assessments accordingly as it would be unfair to overlook the detail between participants if that is the difference between being number one and number two.

Ultimately, we want to be in the position of having participants hitting 100% across the board – how positively would that reflect on those individuals, their crews and our industry as a whole.

Give us that problem!

In the meantime, remember, it is quite often

Brad Atkinson, of Mangoihe 5, was firstequal in Mechanical Processing in the Period One harvesting results.

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the detail that makes the difference – the ball is in your court.

In this issue we continue to shine a light on the achievements of more of our top performers from the latest round of results.

Celebrate the achievement, but don’t take your eye off the ball at work!

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They back you and your workmates to succeed as professionals, so why wouldn’t you support them.

They believe in what we do and what you do.

So a big ongoing thank you to our Strategic Partners – STIHL and NZ Logger and sponsor SWAZI. The best way to keep our industry working is to get out and support those businesses that support New Zealand.

Participating Companies This competition wouldn’t be what it is without our participating companies.

We understand the commitment it takes from them to be part of Top Spot and value their ongoing support and feedback.

Our ongoing thanks to Rayonier/Matariki Forests, Nelson Forests, Wenita Forest Products, Port Blakely, Crown Forestry, Brand Logging, CMH Logging, Phillips Logging, Hauraki and Moehau Logging, Thomassen Logging, Te Waa Logging, X-Men Forestry, Lakeland Cable Logging, Logged on Logging, Pakiri Logging, Rosewarne Cable Loggers, Inta-Wood Forestry, Otautau Contractors, SAW Contracting, Heslip Forest Contracting, Waikato Forestry Services, Hodgson Silviculture, SFNL, Makerikeri Silviculture, NJ Simns Forestry Services, SAS Forestry, Central Forestry Services, Mangoihe Logging, Kohurau Contracting, Tohaia Forestry Harvesting, Kuru Contracting, Dennis E Hayes Logging, Swain Logging, Lumberjack Logging, Ernslaw One, Bluewood Logging, Forestry Contracting, Dewes Contractors, Eastside Logging, Storm Logging, X-Men Logging, Forest

View Harvesting, Mike Hurring Logging, Penetito Forestry, Pro Forest Services, Johnson Forestry Services, McHaull Contracting, Kaha Logging, JBD Logging, Veal Contractors, Lahar Loging, AR Dempsey, Hautapu Logging, Whisker Logging, Moutere Logging and Norwest Logging.

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Brendan Hawkins, of Mangoihe 3, was second in shovelling in the Period One harvesting results.

Henare Kemara, of Mangoihe 5, was first in Machine Operation on the Landing in the Period One harvesting results.

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Lyle Swain, of Swain Logging, was second in Skid / QC in the Period One harvesting results.

Matt Orlowski, of Swain Logging, was third in Mechanised Felling in the Period One harvesting results.

Mike Wilson, of Mangoihe 5, was third in Poleman / Spotter in the Period One harvesting results.

Rob Hancock, of Mangoihe 3, was first in Poleman / Spotter in the Period One harvesting results.

Successful members of Moehau 99, from left, Tristan Armstrong, third in Mechanised Processing, Hayden Diskin, second in Breaking Out and Corey Tamaka, third in Breaking Out in the Period One harvesting results.

Charlie Balle, of Hauraki 91, takes a well earned break after finishing first in Skid / QC in the Period One harvesting results.

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CAT FOR JAG John and Adrian, from Jag Logging, have taken delivery of a new Cat 558GF forest machine for their operation in Canterbury. This is their second new Cat machine, which complements the 525D skidder purchased last year. The 558GF FM is fitted with a SATCO 323T processing head and has really stepped up production for the operation in Pidgeon Bay where the Cat has gone into a block with reasonable piece size and is eating the wood effortlessly. John is very happy with the decision to go with a purpose-built Cat forest machine, based on the durability and versatility it provides to their operation. The 558 will primarily be used as a processor, but also gives him the option to fell trees when needed. Matt Holloway, from Gough Cat, sold the machine.

TUMEKE KOMATSU Dan and Paige Solly, of Tumeke Logging from Takaka, have taken delivery of a new Komatsu PC 300LC-8, which boasts a full Active heavy-duty forestry guarding package and is fitted with a Waratah FL95 felling head. Dan is very impressed with the PC 300LC-8 and says it has ”loads of lift, slew and track power”. Pictured, from left, are Dan Solly and John Kosar (Komatsu Forest NZ). Photo: Reece Webster.

HYUNDAI FOR AARON Aaron Pevreal wanted a reliable new machine to augment his fleet of loaders and chose a new Hyundai R250LC-9H/C, complete with APC cab and Ensign 1730 grapple. He was attracted by what the team at Porter Group had to offer; first-class machinery and to back up the deal, inhouse Porter Finance and great after sales service from Porter Mechanical. This package has proven itself with Aaron and his crew and is a great success for many others in the bush judging by the numbers currently working. The sale was made by Porter Equipment Waikato/King Country and Taranaki Territory Manager, Dave McSorley.

TIGERCAT FOR NGARUNUI Ryan and Angel, of Ngarunui Holdings, have taken delivery of a new Tigercat 635G skidder for their ground-base operation north of Whangarei to replace their older 635D model. When they were considering the replacement of the older workhorse they only had eyes for the new ‘G’ series model. With its increased HP, EHS transmission and larger implement pump, it stood head and shoulders above the rest. Running the 780/55-28.5 rear bogie configuration has allowed Ngarunui to fit Clark band tracks to the rear tyres for increased tractive effort in the often muddy and steep terrain. Pictured with their new beast, from left, are Piki Ayerst-Brown, Sandi Ayerst, Angel Ayerst, Rodney Takimoana, Winky Tipene, Nick Wall, Rowan MacIndoe, Sonny, Steve Tahere and on the tyres are Ryan Donnelly and Sonny.

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new iron CENTRAL SATCO Mike Pook, from Central Logging in Feilding, has taken delivery of his first SATCO – an SAT630H. Mike runs a small ground base crew with three guys with this Sumitomo being the key to his operation. He set up the SAT630 so he can remove it easily and install a grapple or bucket on the 240SH. Mike can’t believe how versatile the 630 is and the difference it is making to his business.

HYUNDAI FOR KSB Kayle Stanisich-Beckett, from KSB Logging, has purchased a new Hyundai R290LC-9 High Chassis complete with full PFS Engineering guarding package and Ensign HT1730 grapple to complement his expanding harvesting operation. Kayle selected the APC (All Purpose Cabin) option to provide the operator with full ROPS/FOPS/COPS/OPS and chain-shot protection, and to assist the machine in its prime role of shovelling felled trees. single bar grouser plates have been fitted to get around the cut-over easier. The sale was made by Porter Equipment Hawkes Bay/Gisborne/Taupo Territory Manager, Roger Pedersen.

ANOTHER MCCALLUM SH300TLFS

ROUNDWOOD CAT The growth of Roundwood NZ continues, with another Cat 924K wheel loader joining the Tokoroa roundwood producer. Company owner, Mark O’Leary, now has every Cat small wheel loader model on site, from the 908 to the 924. Pictured in front of the latest machine is operator, Anthony Marsh, with company owner, Mark O’Leary. The machine was sold by Paul Roche, from Gough Cat.

Southland’s Dave (Daggy) McCallum, of McCallum Harvesting, has taken delivery of his second Sumitomo SH300TLFS. The first machine runs a Waratah HTH624C harvester and Daggy has set up his second unit with a Woodsman Pro FH1350 felling head. McCallum Harvesting has joined Rayonier as one of their main harvesting crews and Dave has recently added in this 300TLFS machine as well as a Tigercat 635 skidder to lift the production targets required. Both 300’s are identical, with the factory guarding package, forestry cab, high and wide track frame 35-tonne undercarriage and components. AB Equipment’s Dean Cousins made the sale.

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DOWN & OUT TIGERCATS

ANOTHER MIKE HARRIS VOLVO

Dean and Shree, owners of Down & Out Logging, have taken delivery of two new Tigercats, an LH855E with Southstar QS600 harvesting head for fall/trim and processing duties, and a 635G 6-wheel skidder for pulling in any terrain, any time. This pair is working well in their operations on the East Coast. Pictured, from left, are the ‘home’ crew of Dean, Koby, Shree, Charlie and Mathew.

Ben Kendrick of AB Equipment, Hastings, made the sale.

This new Volvo EC380DL is the second for Mike Harris, having gone to work in his other crew, so it won’t be side-by-side with his first machine. The new EC380DL has a Waratah boom and arm fitted, along with the Waratah 626 Bigwood from his previous machine.

The sew Volvo arrived fully guarded and sits on the larger EC480DL undercarriage. It is equipped with extra auxiliary oil cooler, auto grease system and Volvo’s purpose-built forestry cab, including CNR kit. The machine was sold and delivered by Ewen Satherley, of TransDiesel.

MADILL FOR SPARROW

KOMATSU FOR GRAHAM

Sparrow Logging has taken delivery of a second Madill 2850C/10000XT Logmax combination, both fitted with optimisation for cutting accuracy. Owner, Shannon Hamilton, is thrilled with his Madill, its processing power and the speed of the Logmax 10000XT. Sparrow Logging runs an impressive fleet of Madill 2850C/Logmax 10000XT’s and Hyundai R250/R320 forestry spec’d machines clear felling large forestry blocks in Southland. The sale was made by Porter Equipment Otago / Southland Territory Manager, Wayne Cunningham.

Chris and Melissa Graham, of C & M Graham Logging, have put this new Komatsu XT 430-3 to work in their production thinning operation in Matahina Forest. The new XT 430-3, which is fitted with a Southstar QS450 head, is “a pleasure to operate”, according to its operator, Ethan Graham. Pictured, from left, are Melissa Graham, Ethan Graham, Jake Graham, Chris Graham and John Kosar (Komatsu Forest NZ). Photo: Steve Saunders.

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FAST & EVANS HYUNDAI

ISO VOLVO

Smiley and Jess, from Fast & Evans, wanted a strong, reliable and stable base with the right processor and the Hyundai R380LC-9, matched with a Waratah 625C, is doing the business. Fast & Evans’ new R380 replaces a Hyundai R320, giving them an all-round package with extra capabilities to better tackle their increased workload and larger piece sizes. The new machine has an APC cab, marketed exclusively by Porter Equipment. The sale was made

by Porter Equipment Waikato/King Country and Taranaki Territory Manager, Dave McSorley.

The team at ISO has taken delivery of a second Volvo L260H wheel loader for the Mount Maunganui port operation. The first new L260H has proven itself at the port with its 20,000kg lift for unloading trucks and trains, while still maintaining an impressive fuel economy. The new L260H is impressing its operators with the comfort and power that Volvo has become known for. The new loader is fitted with an Ensign log head. TransDiesel’s Ewen Satherley was the salesman.

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Central Southland Logging (CSL) owners Chris Diack and Norman Butcher have purchased their third 250-class Sumitomo, replacing a dash-5 model that took over from a dash-3 240. CSL specialises in woodlots and local council forestry blocks throughout Southland.

Uptime and reliability are crucial for this 5-man crew with only the one excavator and a skidder, and the new SH250 is kept busy shovelling, delimbing, sorting and loading. Guarding was undertaken by Bullied Engineering in Winton and an Ensign 1530 grapple plumbed up by Hydraulic Solutions of Southland completed the package. Dean Cousins, of AB Equipment, made the sale.

This Cat 545D is a new arrival for Ohope-based Dave and Rosita Johnston, of Blue Mountains Logging. Working in the Kawarau forest Luke, the operator, reports a large increase in productivity since trading in an older 545C for the new D-series model. There’s more comfort from the new high rotation seat, 4-point seat belt and full joystick controls, reducing fatigue in this demanding job, which in turn increases operator production and well-being.

Shayne Kennedy from Gough Cat made the sale.

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BUNDI’S JOHN DEERE

Sometimes 13 can be lucky, especially with Jensen Logging taking delivery of its 13th Southstar Harvester, mounted onto an existing Cat 522. Specified with bolt-on delimb arm inserts and 4X4 locking kit, this machine went to work in Kiaingaroa Forest with crew 88.

Pictured, from the left, are Brad Barr and Shane Hohneck.

Bundi Road Logging, of Greymouth, has taken delivery of the first new John Deere 3756G LC, fitted with a 48-inch riser and rear entry cab delivered in New Zealand. The 3756G is fitted with a new Waratah 626 head. Karina, the operator, loves the reach, visibility, power and stability of the new machine.

NZ LOGGER classified

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Komatsu PC300LC-8 Log Loader: EMS purpose built cab, High-wide, full forestry guarding, logger boom and arm, heel, Ensign 1730 grapple. $265,000 plus GST

Cat 527 Track Skidder: John Deere 909KH Level Swing Feller NZ new machine, full NZ level guarding, Buncher: raised fairlead, very straight and tidy.

Only 6,800hrs, harvester boom and arm, Cat 345DL Processor: Heavy duty harvester fitted with Only, 4,000 hrs.

Satco 424T Processing head with measuring.

Woodmans PRO800 Processing Head $310,000 plus GST $P.O.A $P.O.A ROTORUA PALMERSTON NORTH CONTACT: PHIL TODD

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John Deere 2154D Log Loader: Tigercat 630D Grapple Skidder: Volvo L90F Wheel Loader: L5 tyres, radiator guard, Purpose built LL, high-wide, Ensign grapple, only 8,500hrs. full mudguards, Ensign Log Forks, auto-grease.

8,800 hours, 35.5’s tyres. $P.O.A $85,000 plus GST

Hyundai 250LC-9 Processor: John Deere 648GIII Grapple Skidder: 8,400 hrs. Logmax 7000XT processor. Ideal weight class 30.5’s, dual function, winch. for woodlot harvesting. $220,000 plus GST

$170,000 plus GST

John Deere 548GII Grapple Skidder: 5,700 hrs. NZ new, genuine low hour machine presented in excellent condition. $P.O.A Popular size for woodlot harvesting. $P.O.A

Trades Considered – Finance Available (normal lending criteria applies)

Contact: Peter Wilson Mobile: 0274 948 742 or 07 378 6844 Email: cplnz@xtra.co.nz Contact: Phil Todd Mobile: 0275 950 019 or 07 345 4343 Email: philt@heavymachineryservices.co.nz July 2018 | NZ LOGGER 61

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NOW HIRING – CAREER LOGGERS Are you a career logger regarded as outstanding in your current role and possibly considering a change of lifestyle and working environment?

If so we would like to hear from you.

The opportunity exists for candidates in a variety of roles to join our new swing yarder crew based in Whitianga.

Long term secure contract in a second rotation forest with an innovative principal NZ forest owner.

Relocation and establishment support provided.

To find out more in regard to remuneration, the crew configuration and potential longer term prospects please contact:

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THE NZ LOGGING INDUSTRY MAKES EXTENSIVE USE OF STEEL WIRE ROPE IN HARVESTING OPERATIONS. AS AN ALTERNATIVE HIGH PERFORMANCE DYNEEMA SYNTHETIC ROPES SUCH AS THOSE MARLOW ROPES UK MANUFACTURE PROVIDE AN EXCELLENT REPLACEMENT FOR WIRE ROPE IN VARIOUS LOGGING APPLICATIONS. GIVEN THE MAJOR ADVANCES IN FIBRE TECHNOLOGY, DYNEEMA SYNTHETIC ROPES ARE EIGHT TIMES LIGHTER THAN STEEL WIRE FOR A GIVEN STRENGHTH AND SEVENTY PERCENT STRONGER THAN WIRE FOR A GIVEN WIEGHT. HIGH STRENGH, LIGHT WIEGHT DYNEEMA SYNTHETIC ROPES HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO DRAMATICALY IMPROVE EASE OF HANDLING, REDUCE SET UP TIMES AND INCREASE EFFICIENCY WITHOUT COMPROMISING STRENGTH.

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Clark Grouzer Super Grip with 28mm links for 30.5x32 Firestone tyres is the single wheel track that delivers maximum climbing capability for 6-wheeled machines.

GSG’s give exceptional traction and require less maintenance than tyre chains. $10150.00 + GST per pair while stock lasts.

Chain Protection have been Clark Tracks NZ agent for 20 + Years.

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CAT USED EQUIPMENT ®

CAT 330DL | 2007 | 14,474 HRS |$312,900+GST

CAT 541 2 | 2013 | 6,471 HRS |$487,000+GST

Boom Ram Guards, Catwalks with Underbody Protection, Double Grouser Shoes, Ensign Guarding Package, Full Length Track Guards, Full ROPS Cab, Hilift Boom.

Location: Palmerston North Ref: EQ033927

Lighting, ROPS / FOPS, Single Grouser Tracks, Woodsman Pro FH 1350.

CAT 545C | 2009 | 14,190 HRS |$146,000+GST

CAT 320DL | 2015 | 3,487 HRS |$238,100+GST

16.6 SQ FT CR Bunch Grapple, 35.5L-32 Tyres, Dual Function Arch with Winch, EROPS, Turbine, Precleaner, Worklights Location: Christchurch Ref: EQ035063

Air Conditioner, Cat Walks, CDL Grapple, Corner Post Guarding, Forestry Guarding Package, Full Length Track Guiding Guards, High & Wide Undercarriage, High Lift.

Location: Christchurch Ref: EQ039092

CAT 336DL | 2009 | 12,800 HRS |$413,200+GST

CAT 336DL | 2009 | 15,076 HRS |$357,200+GST

Forestry Guarded, High Lift, ROPS / OPS, Woodsman 800.

Double Grouser Shoes, Electric Grease Drum, EMS Guarding Package with Steel Bonnet, Fire Suppression, High & Wide Undercarriage, Logging Boom and Stick, Purpose-built Cab, Woodsman 800.

Location: Invercargill Ref: EQ039381

Location: Rotorua Ref: EQ038842

Location: Napier Ref: EQ035622 CAT 325D FMLL | 2014 | 3,554 HRS |$497,900

CAT 545C | 2009 | 12,500 HRS |$174,700 +GST

Cat Radio, Double Grouser Shoes, Ensign 1730 Grapple, Product Link, Straight Boom with Understlung Stick Cylinder and High Lift Bracket.

Arch, Dual Function, Blade, Grapple 16.6 SQ FT CR Bunch, Logging winch, Worklights.

Location: Napier Ref: EQ039477

Location: Rotorua Ref: EQ039643

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CAT 336 DL | 2011 | 10,565 HRS |$432,900+GST

CAT 325D FMGF | 2013 | 6,500 HRS |$418,200+GST

Big Wood Harvester Head, Full Measuring System, High Lift, Product Link, ROPS Cab

Double Grouser Shoes, Full Length Track Guide Guards, High Lift, Suspension Seat, Waratah 624C Processing Head, Worklights

Location: Napier Ref: EQ039109

Location: Rotorua Ref: EQ039734

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NZ LOGGER classified Komatsu D85-2 Fitted with rippers or Komatsu winch, Bull tilt blade, Forestry guarding, fully guarded windows & doors. Excellent track gear & roller guards.

Very tidy machine.

Price with rippers or winch $133,000 Price with rippers, winch & root rake $145,000 Both plus GST

EQUIPMENT FOR SALE Surplus equipment

2011 Sumitomo SH330LC-5/Woodsman 800 processing head 12500 hours Fall or process.

Always maintained and serviced POA 2012 John Deere 748H grapple skidder Tidy and reliable machine 11000 hours $135,000 plus GST

6 Ton roller, chevron pattern cutters,new teflon bearings, A frame & drum ends re plated for strengthening.

Bush block in good condition, has a hydraulic ram so you can move sheath to fleet rope on to drum.

Phone: 03 261 5599/ 027 443 8462

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Price for both $29,500.00 plus GST

Enquiries to 027 242 6378

Tyres that mean business.

STAYS ON THE JOB. Call us on 0800 NOKIAN (0800 665 426) or email info@nokian.nz to find a dealer.

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Nokian understands the cost of downtime for a busy contractor. That’s why the entire Nokian foresty tyre range is built to stand up to the harshest of conditions and heaviest of applications. To get the best from your gear, choose Nokian.

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2010 Cat 329D Always oil sampled and maintained 14100 hours $130,000 plus GST

Gravity Scrub Roller & Bush Block

NZ LOGGER classified

HARVESTING CONTRACT

HARVESTING CONTRACT

LOCATION

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Northland region

Southern Wairarapa region.

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12 Month agreement.

3 Year agreement.

REQUEST FOR INTEREST

Fixed tower pole hauler for Wairarapa harvesting operations required.

3-year contract is available should crew be willing to relocate across other North Island regions.

REQUEST FOR INTEREST

Tower, swing yarder or harvest-line crew for Northland harvesting operations required.

Please contact Liss on 022 400 8059 / liss@ifsgrowth.co.nz for details. Deadline for expressions of interest are to

Please contact Liss on 022 400 8059 / liss@ifsgrowth.co.nz for details. Deadline for expressions of interest are to

be submitted by July 27, 2018.

be submitted by July 27, 2018.

Used Diamond 210 Swing Yarder

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$330,000 AUD*

• This unit is located in NE Victoria Australia.• Unit has had major rebuild, Including engine,transmission, radiator,drums,drive bearings have been machined, rewired Acme carriage, new ropes,Bearings,New Rope, Electric Chokers,Talkie Tooters skyline 7/8, main line 5/8,H.B, 7/16,Guyline 7/8 Track gear good, mast in good order.

• Above rebuild was carried out approx. 2,000hrs ago.

CONTACT:

Phone 0061 401 307 337 Email zac@plantharv.com July 2018 | NZ LOGGER 71

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FOR SALE: Clark F665, 666, F667, Cat 525B Grapple Skidder, JD648G, TJACK 460, 560.

DOZERS: Caterpillar, D4H, D6C, D6H, Komatsu D65 + D85, tie back dozers, D85/21.

Excavators: Caterpillar 320, 322, 325, 330, B,C & D. Hyundai 250/9 Volvo 240C log rigged.

Teebar manufactured and sold. Wheeled loader WA470/3.

Lakeland Heavy Machinery Ltd

Branches now in the NZ LARGEST RANGE OF SKIDDER FOR SALE: Clark 664, 666C, 666B, F67 Grapple Skidders No rth & South Island CHAINS, HEAVIER AND BETTER Komatsu D65/6 and D85/21 log rigged, CAT 936, 950B and Komatsu WA470/ wheeled loaders, buckets or forks.

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Zaxis 270Standard with teebar. Teebars in stock.

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Roller rebuilding/reshells available Track press service available Mini excavator tracks also available

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