Forest Research Field Operations

Our real passion is field research. Having completed the New Zealand Certificate in Forestry in 1994, Jodie worked for the Genetic Tree Improvement department of SCION (formally NZ Forest Research Institute) gaining valuable field skills in biotechnology.

Since 2003, our company has been a key supplier to the Radiata Pine Breeding Company providing exclusive field research services to a niche clientele of forestry science professionals and institutions in New Zealand and Australia. We have a dedicated crew with over 30 years experience in forestry field research work. We have developed lifelong important relationships with key forest industry institutions.

Forestry remains one of New Zealand largest renewable resources and field research along with technological advancements will continue to be important sectors of our economy.

Our mahi has contributed to the improved genetic quality of Radiata Pine plantations today.

 

Technical Forest Research Field Operations

  • -Crown Health Assessment

    -Height Assessment

    -Growth and form trait assessment

  • -Acoustic Velocity measurement using TreeTap, ST300 and IML Hammer

    -Basic density 5mm core collection

    -Measurement using IML Resistograph

    -12mm Intra-ring checking core collection

    -Spiral Grain Assessment

    -Disc and bolt sample collection

  • -Plot layout

    -Trial planting

    -Quality control

  • -Survival surveys

  • -Regeneration removal

    -Access pruning, saw and non saw

    -Demarcation and access clearance

  • -Scion collection

    -Pollen collection

    -Cone collection

    -Needle collection