Welcome to ForestWood 2010, a pan-industry conference being jointly hosted by Forest Owners Association (FOA), Wood Processors Association (WPA), Pine Manufacturers Association (PMA), Forest Industry Contractors Association (FICA) and supported by Woodco, NZ Farm Forestry Association (NZFFA) and Frame & Truss Manufacturers Association (FTMA).

This is the first time that the 4 organisations have held a joint conference which builds on the successes of previous individual and combined industry events/conferences which have attracted world class speakers and presenters.  The conference will be focused on the forest industry’s contribution to New Zealand’s future prosperity i.e. how it can maximise value through the value chain, the sector’s relationship with the community and the challenges facing the different sectors.

ForestWood 2010 is being held on 12 October 2010 at the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa in Wellington and this is a fantastic opportunity for organisations and individuals, with a keen interest in forestry, to engage with decision makers and professional specialists from the forestry industry.

In conjunction with ForestWood 2010 the NZ Wood Timber Design Awards are being held in Wellington on 11 October 2010.  This highly acclaimed annual awards evening is a fantastic opportunity to network with other market-related contacts, and view the innovative and aesthetic use of timber by New Zealand architects and engineers. The evening will begin at 5.30pm with drinks and canapés, and provides the opportunity for attendees to view all the 2010 entries.  The formal proceedings, hosted by Kevin Milne, start at 6.30pm. Coffee and dessert will follow the formal proceedings at approximately 8.30pm. Follow this link to register your attendance. Further information and registration is available on the Timber Design Awards website