top spot

from NZ Logger August 2021

editorial

Silviculture Period 1 results 2021

THIS ISSUE IT’S A SILVICULTURE SPECIAL

featuring results for both Thin to Waste and Pruning.

We believe the investment made in these guys through Top Spot by forestry companies is showing dividends in work habit, professionalism and increased forest value.

Bold claims you may think, but that’s the feedback we get from forest managers and contractors.

Remember, we are talking about a huge value-added investment made through these folk in the first ten years of your forest’s growth phase.

We are particularly pleased with the results from the Thin to Waste crews (below) as everything starts to tighten up at the top end.

The team at Wayne Cumming Forestry Contracting are the bolters from the first period – adding to the group of top performers that we have seen develop through this competition.

There are also a bunch of participants just outside of these top placings who are really putting the pressure on.

The likes of Trent Soper and Reece Vazey, who have shown the skillset that makes the difference between a good and excellent operator, will continue to press for top placings towards the end of the year.

While that is the upside, the chart included (bottom left) shows we still have some work to do in bringing the results up consistently across all participants.

Not to be outdone by the Thin to Waste crews, we are also seeing excellent results from the Pruning competition (opposite).

Our assessor noted that some of these guys are machines, the way they go about their work.

THIN TO WASTE RESULTS CREW ESTATE PARTICIPANT PLACING

Inta-Wood Forestry Private Dion Kahi 1st=

Wayne Cumming Forestry Contracting Ernslaw One Wayne Cumming 1st=

Otautau Contractors Matariki Forests Jim Dodds 3rd=

Otautau Contractors Matariki Forests Todd Irvine 3rd=

X-Men Forestry Ernslaw One Kalib Te Ngahue 3rd=

X-Men Forestry Ernslaw One Russell Te Ngahue 3rd=

Wayne Cumming Forestry Contracting Ernslaw One Koroi Cirinakaumoli 3rd=

Wayne Cumming Forestry Contracting Ernslaw One Whetu Pullen 3rd=

Johnson Forestry Services’ Adam McLennan

Silviculture Period 1 results 2021

SPONSORS – THEY DON’T HAVE TO DO THIS BUT THEY CHOOSE TO!

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.