What began as an idea to provide an alternative for the millions of treated pine fenceposts in Marlborough vineyards some 18 years ago, was last week marked by a new phase for the NZDFI, when Forestry Minister helped plant a new breed of drylands eucalypt.
Planting by Forestry Minister marks new phase for eucalypt initiative
Developing a sustainable hardwood industry in Marlborough
From vineyard post replacements to Forester of the Year
Marlborough’s Paul Millen has won the New Zealand Institute of Forestry’s prestigious 2021 award as NZ Forester of the Year. This recognises eighteen years work undertaking research of eucalypts by establishing trials in various parts of the country, initially to develop durable untreated posts for his region’s vineyards.
Pinoli Field Day
New faces - Introducing Wine Marlborough's new Advocacy Manager
We would like to welcome Nicci Armour, Advocacy Manager for Wine Marlborough, to the Budge Street campus.
Nicci has spent her career problem-solving for people and communities: first as a scientist, then in a
Biosecurity needs a team effort
Over the last year and a half, we have seen a significant effort to keep COVID-19 out of the country. This has been the biggest and most complicated biosecurity effort the country has seen in the past century and has required the team of five million in New Zealand to really step up and play its part.