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Preserving specialist propagation knowledge for the New Zealand forestry industry
In March 2024, Rotorua hosted the world’s leading forest propagation researchers for the Sixth
August 13, 2026
In March 2024, Rotorua hosted the world’s leading forest propagation researchers for the Sixth
The Forest Growers Levy Trust (FGLT) application process for 2027 funding will take place
“In a world of emails, Teams calls and AI tools, Fieldays is a powerful
Across the forestry sector, crews are managing environmental compliance, field observations, mapping, and operational
Forest Growers Research (FGR), NZFOA and the Forest Growers Levy Trust (FGLT) participated in
Mitch White from Aspect Forestry shares the innovation journey behind tackling steep-slope planting in
The Forest Growers Research (FGR) Harvesting and Logistics programme, led by Keith Raymond, has
Got a solution to a forestry problem? You’ve still got time to get your
University of Canterbury School of Forestry is running a series of Forest Engineering Workshops
In partnership with Te Uru Rākau – New Zealand Forest Service. Sunday 8 –
“The value of scientific research and the benefits of Forest Growers Levy Trust funding
Forest Growers Research (FGR) announced the winners of its 2025 Awards, at the FGR
In collaboration with Pan Pac Forest Products, the Precision Silviculture Programme, led by Forest
Forest Growers Research and its collaborators have been working hard over the last 12
Around 90% of New Zealand’s planted forests contain just one species – radiata pine
Selecting which trees to retain and which to remove during thinning is one of
Forest Growers Research (FGR) would like to show our appreciation and say a big
Fieldays® Forestry Hub – Location: Site G80 Forest Growers Research were pleased to be
Innovation is a key component in many of the Precision Silviculture Programme’s projects. Earlier
Forest Growers Research Ltd (FGR) is pleased to announce a new collaboration with Polish
A fun and inspiring event was held in Rotorua on May 6th, attended by
Calling all creative forestry students, graduates, and young workers! You are a powerhouse of
Biosecurity plays a vital role in dealing with the ever-changing and evolving threats our
Scion will be hosting the IUFRO – International Union of Forest Research Organisations 1.01.04
The FGR Precision Silviculture Programme is always looking at how to utilise digital technologies
Forest owners sent a clear message that the sector’s levy provides important support to
Registrations have closed for the 2025 FGR Annual Conference, being held 14–16 October 2025,
Farman Turkington Forestry Ltd (FTF) continues to lead the charge in forestry innovation, taking
Welcome to the 2024 Science Report, where we take a look at some recent
The FGR Annual Conference 2023 was held in Rotorua 12th-14th September. This year’s theme, Meeting the
Moving slash away from watercourses and other high-risk areas is becoming a standard part
Keith Raymond, Programme Manager of the Automation & Robotics programme for FGR will be presenting
Forest Growers Research says a fond farewell at the end of June to Brian
Forest Growers Research article by Paul Adams (Research Director, FGR) published in the February