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from NZ Logger June 2021
by nzlogger
MECHANISATION HAS BROUGHT A LOT OF
positive change to our industry through reducing risk associated with manual tree felling.
However, we would all agree mechanised tree felling has limits in terms of size of tree that can be felled, terrain, slope, economics and, most importantly, confidence and/or skill of operators.
The downside to these limits means we are generally putting manual tree fallers into situations where felling is less frequent and in higher risk situations.
All the more reason to focus on manual tree fallers to ensure they are fit to undertake this work and are maintaining their skill levels.
That is also why we specifically target manual tree fallers and spend quality time with them down the hill, understanding and observing how they operate.
The result of this is the recognition of the specific skill set these folk have and demonstrate.
On the assumption that we will not walk away from trees that cannot be felled mechanically, in relative terms, more intense support of manual tree fallers will need to be maintained to minimise the risk these folk are exposed to.
We look forward to these folk demonstrating the skills that make them stand out.
We have included a few photos in this issue demonstrating some of the manual felling challenges faced and skills demonstrated by our tree fellers.
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Awesome companies, awesome people and awesome support!
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, Wenita Forest Products, Port Blakely, Crown Forestry, CMH Logging, Hauraki and Moehau Logging, Thomassen Logging, Te Waa Logging, Inta-Wood Forestry, Otautau Contractors, Heslip Forest Contracting, Waikato Forestry Services, Makerikeri Silviculture, XMen Forestry, Central Forestry Services, Mangoihe Logging, Kohurau Contracting, Dennis E Hayes Logging, Ernslaw One, Blue Wood Logging, Mike Hurring Logging, McCallum Harvesting, Whisker Logging, Kaha Logging, Lahar Logging, Dempsey Logging, Moutere Logging, JBD Harvesting, McDougall Logging, Forest View Logging, Kimberley Logging, Dewes Logging, Manaia Logging, Storm Logging, Eastside Logging, Veal Forestry, McHoull Forestry, Pride Forestry, Bay Pine, Penetito Forestry, FM Silviculture, Forest View Forestry, Wayne Cummings, Rodco Forestry, Johnson Forestry, Pro Forest Services, Eastside Logging.
Into safety? Into performance? Into quality?
Contact Shane Perrett on 0274 781 908, 07 3483037 or at primefm@xtra.co.nz. NZL
Marty of Mike Hurring Thinning unloading the bunk of Douglas fir in Beaumont forest.
