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Representing forestry & the wood processing interests in Te Tau Ihu, the Top of the South Island.
The Top of the South Wood Council (TOTSWC) is an incorporated society that acts as a voice for the forest and wood processing industries in Te Tau Ihu, the top of the South Island. We are the oldest and largest forest industry representative group in the county with a diverse membership; representing the collective interests of forest growers, sawmillers, contractor service suppliers, wood processing and forestry related businesses in Marlborough.
Our forests, our future
Top of the South Wood Council is the “voice of forestry” in the top of the South Island and is the main contact for media enquiries, and media articles relating to the sector.
TONNES OF CARBON
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calculated estimate of carbon sequestered in the Top of the South region to date
Our Kaupapa is to advance the opportunities OF the forest & wood processing industries in Te Tau Ihu, The Top of the South Island, by ensuring our industry is vibrant & respected; regionally, nationally & globally.
NEWS / EVENTS
Te Hoiere Project
Te Hoiere Project is a collaborative project which is working with the whole community to carry out landscape scale restoration projects to increase catchment health and put measures in place to prevent further degradation. TOTSWC is proud to support this project in an area where many of our members work, live, recreate and visit. Top…
Climate Action Week Marlborough 2024
Top of the South Wood Council is a proud supporter of Climate Action Week Marlborough. Climate Action Week Marlborough has been designed to create awareness, develop Marlborough’s business community’s knowledge by embracing education, and take action towards creating a low carbon emissions, highly productive, and thriving community. We will facilitate a Roundtable Session on the…
Marlborough Forestry Hackathon
This is the first forestry hackathon to take place in NZ but not the last! – Full report of the event coming. Recently, forestry has been in the news, rightly or wrongly—and forestry slash even more so. This high-value industry is important for Te Tau Ihu on many levels, and the forestry and wood processing…
Winner of the 2023 Cawthron Marlborough Environment Awards
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EDUCATION & CAREERS
There are hundreds of opportunities when it comes to careers in the forestry or wood processing sectors. We are proud to be associated with many education providers setting the foundations for these careers, as well as key industry players.
ENVIRONMENT
Not only do forests help us to mitigate the impacts of climate change; they also provide many environmental benefits throughout their lifetime. These include: supporting healthy ecosystems, soil stabilisation and providing important habitats for many species.
RECREATION
Forests not only create a calm place of solace for our beloved native species, they’re also a fantastic playground for our communities; mountain biking, hiking and forest bathing to name a few. Check out some of the amazing recreational opportunities in the forest of Te Tau Ihu.
For Members
TOTSWC plays an important role in supporting the forestry industry, along with both industry members and workers. If you are interested in becoming a member or finding out more about membership benefits, check out our membership page.