Who are our members?
An application to become a member of the TOTSWC can be made by any person, or entity, which has an interest or involvement in the forest industry in Te Tau Ihu/The Top of the South. The broad membership of the Association is to ensure wide representation from forest growers, processors, contractors, transport operators and service industries of the sector.
BENEFITS FOR MEMBERS
Members of TOTSWC have the opportunity to be part of, and supported by, a collective group of key industry stakeholders. TOTSWC is actively involved in:
- Promotion of the industry
- Support of local industry initiatives
- Advocating for forest and wood processing businesses
- Community engagement
- Regional and national policy development
- Representation on key industry groups and government agencies
- Professional development
- Networking, innovation and learning opportunities
Full Member
A Full Member is any person having an interest or involvement in the forest industry in Marlborough.
Honorary Member
An individual, who has made an outstanding contribution to the forest industry in Marlborough or to the Association can be nominated to be an Honorary Member for life. No more than 5% of the membership may fill this category.
Membership subscriptions are set each year at the Annual General Meeting. They include a base fee per member, plus a fee based on area of production forest or the activity. We invite anyone interested in joining to contact us for the most up to date fee structure.