
World-first prototype gives logs a permanent digital identity
MEDIA RELEASE: 20th August 2026 Forest Growers Research (FGR) and Polish technology company Deeplai have successfully demonstrated a world-first system that can give each harvested
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MEDIA RELEASE: 20th August 2026 Forest Growers Research (FGR) and Polish technology company Deeplai have successfully demonstrated a world-first system that can give each harvested

The Forest Growers Levy Trust (FGLT) application process for 2027 funding will take place in September this year as an open call, consistent with previous

“In a world of emails, Teams calls and AI tools, Fieldays is a powerful reminder that nothing replaces a face-to-face conversation and the authenticity of

Forest Growers Research (FGR), NZFOA and the Forest Growers Levy Trust (FGLT) participated in this year’s Fieldays Forestry Hub, joining more than 40 forestry and

Red needle cast (RNC) is shifting from an unknown threat to a disease New Zealand foresters can actively manage. The RNC Manual and RNC Regional

The Low Volume Roads (LVR) 2026 Workshop, hosted by the Road Engineering Association of Asia and Australasia (REAAA), took place on the 20th-21st August 2026,

Recent reports from FGR’s Precision Silviculture Programme showcase innovation across the forestry value chain, from nursery propagation and seedling establishment through to silvicultural operations and

Two Outstanding Forestry Innovations Awarded $10,000 Development Funding After an impressive field of entries from across New Zealand’s forestry sector, we are excited to announce