top spot
Safety/performance/quality
So, what’s Plan B? PLAN A, WE ALL HAVE ONE AND KNOW what it is, but what happens if it doesn’t go as expected? Are we prepared for, have the tools, equipment, skills and training and/or support to put plan B in place should this be needed? Does your boss have the confidence in you and the team to make good calls if he/she is not on site or in contact with the crew? And, if you don’t feel you have the skills or confidence to make a change when needed, have you discussed this with the boss so that systems can be put in place to enable this? Your willingness and ability to take on proactive participation can have a huge and positive benefit for you as an individual, the team you are part of and the business you work for. We see this as part of the professionalism we promote through this competition. Do you??? This issue we have included a few photographs of some of the individuals who are demonstrating what we see as that professionalism. And in the spirit of ‘The Team of Five Million’ we hope all who are able to, get or have had their COVID vaccinations.
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.
Mangoihe Logging’s Kris Trevena in the Craig Dean Forest, Hunterville, steep slope teathered mechanical felling.
50 NZ LOGGER | October 2021
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
They load them two at a time at Mangoihe logging. Pictured here is a McCarthy truckie throwing his chains.
