New fire plan

New fire plan

The Wenita 2021/2022 Fire Plan has been reviewed and copies are in the process of being sent out to all contractors and key personnel. The fire season started on October 1 and runs until March 31. We ask everyone working in our forests to ensure all fire extinguishers...
New fixed head felling machine

New fixed head felling machine

Griffin Logging has added a new felling machine to its operations. Wenita had been keen on adding a fixed head into the mix for some time, and Griffin Logging’s Shane Griffin took this on board and purchased a fixed felling head on a John Deere 959. Operator Marty...
Forest access – Level 2

Forest access – Level 2

From Wednesday, September 8, Wenita’s forest access permit system will reopen. Please follow the usual procedure here from Wednesday: https://access.wenita.co.nz/bookings/general-access/create. Information on forest access, including our Forest Access Guide, is here:...
Forest access update

Forest access update

Due to the Covid-19 Level 4 lockdown, entry into Wenita forests and all access permits are cancelled until further notice.
Planting season about to begin

Planting season about to begin

The 2021 winter planting season is planned to begin after Queen’s Birthday Weekend. This year we will plant cutover areas at South Akatore and Allanton, and a small area remaining at Waronui, a total of about 525ha. Additionally, there is approximately 370ha to plant...