Web220906: The draft Forestry and Wood Processing Industry Transformation Plan
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Webinar presented by Elizabeth Heeg and Merewyn Groom Tēnā koe, Thank you for attending the online workshop on the draft Forestry and Wood Processing Industry Transformation Plan on Tuesday. Attached are copies of the
The next session "Growing and diversifying domestic and export markets / Improving system settings for a thriving sector” will be held Wednesday 14th September from 10:30 – 12:00 pm. Register to attend here. We appreciate any feedback on the draft Plan. Our preference is for you to make a submission electronically – either by completing the online form or by email. Written submissions by email to @Forestry & Wood Processing Industry Transformation Plan. Attached is a suggested template for written submissions/documents/webinar/Webinar220906_Submission-Template.docx. Further information on consultation, including in person workshops can be found here: Consultation on the Forestry and Wood Processing Industry Transformation Plan If you have any questions, please send them to @Forestry & Wood Processing Industry Transformation Plan Ngā mihi, Forestry and Wood Processing Industry Transformation Plan |
The Minister of Forestry has released the draft Forestry and Wood Processing Industry Transformation Plan for consultation.
This presentation discussed the main points of the draft plan and showed how bioenergy and biofuels fit within the framework for getting greater value from wood residues.
The Industry Transformation plan.
Creating a high value and resilient forestry and wood process sector to under pin our low emissions future.
The key change in the draft plan is to encourage the sector to process more logs and wood residues onshore, leading to an increase in value-added wood products and residues necessary for the growing bioeconomy.
The plan aims to:
- help New Zealand capitalise on new technologies so that we can process the lower grades of logs, which we typically export into higher value products
- promote new high-paid jobs in the regions, support economic growth, and produce greater amounts of woody residues
- support New Zealand's goals to lower emissions in construction, transport, and in sectors that rely on coal
- support the development of biochemicals, bioplastics, and biopharmaceuticals
- diversify our plantation forests to enable us to produce new products, find new markets, and build the sector's resilience.
Find more information here - Draft Forestry and Wood Processing Industry Transformation Plan
About the presenter
Dr Elizabeth Heeg is currently the director of Forestry System for Te Uru Rākau – New Zealand Forest Service which includes responsibility for the Forest and Wood Processing Industry Transformation Plan, Sector Investment, Operational Policy and Indigenous Forestry.
Most recently she was head of the Aquatic Unit at the Department of Conservation leading a team of science and technical advisors who deliver research and advice to support the conservation of marine and freshwater ecosystems and species. She has a strong understanding of resource management systems and the regulatory and policy frameworks supporting them.