Wenita replanted a wetland area in the Barnhill Block in Southland with indigenous species over winter, replacing the previously planted radiata pine. The radiata trees were harvested and the area replanted in July with a mixture flax, coprosma, carex and cordyline...
Windthrow: trees uprooted or broken off by wind. Bouts of prolonged rain, coupled with wind, over winter resulted in numerous unstable trees and windthrow scattered around Wenita’s forests. This creates added risks, as trees can move unexpectedly and fallen trees may...
As part of Wenita’s ongoing biodiversity initiatives, we are sponsoring Orokonui Ecosanctuary’s environmental education programme. The programme is designed to offer high quality, science-based learning experiences to Dunedin students, from pre-school to tertiary...
Our forests are fantastic locations for recreational pursuits, and we are happy to share them with our community. To enter our forests, you need to obtain a permit via our online Forest Access System or, for some uses, by contacting us directly. Please look at the...
A new grapple loading system, entirely designed and constructed in New Zealand, is poised to deliver new levels of safety and provide greater flexibility with no requirement for specialised infrastructure. In a significant shift away from the industry-norm of wire log...
The Southern Wood Council (SWC) Forestry Awards in May were a great platform for people’s achievements to be recognised by their peers. Wenita had four people up for awards at the function held at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin on May 19, and a number also received...
