News and Events
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Learning Through the Storm – Report
Read more: Learning Through the Storm – ReportOn July 11th 2025, following weeks of heavy rain, an estimated 7,500-8,000 hectares of radiata pine in Tasman District forests were windthrown by strong north-easterly and easterly winds. Standing trees left within wind-damaged blocks were estimated to account for 25% of all trees affected. Further windthrow occurred over subsequent months as destabilised trees in damaged…
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Hall of Fame 2026 – Rex kelly
Read more: Hall of Fame 2026 – Rex kellyRex Kelly has dedicated decades to advancing New Zealand’s forestry industry through innovation, leadership and an unwavering commitment to excellence. Renowned for his exceptional work ethic and leading from the front, he earned a reputation as the person to call for the industry’s most challenging cable logging operations. A true innovator, Rex played a key…
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Hall of Fame 2026 – Tom Broderick
Read more: Hall of Fame 2026 – Tom BroderickTom Broderick has dedicated more than 50 years to strengthening the forestry industry in the Top of the South through exceptional leadership, technical expertise, and an unwavering commitment to people. From his early years with H. Baigent & Sons through to senior management roles and the establishment of Forest Management Resources, Tom has played a…
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Top of the South Wood Council Forestry Awards 2026
Read more: Top of the South Wood Council Forestry Awards 2026Following the departure of Public Impressions, who successfully delivered the Top of the South Forestry Awards over the past few years, TOTSWC is pleased to announce it has now taken over the management of this important industry event. We’ve appointed Julia Brown as our new event coordinator and are currently working to bring all aspects…
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2025 Port Marlborough – Marlborough Environment Awards: Forestry Category Winner
Read more: 2025 Port Marlborough – Marlborough Environment Awards: Forestry Category WinnerWe’re proud to share that the Top of the South Wood Council was named the Forestry Category Winner at the 2025 Port Marlborough Environment Awards for its entry showcasing work under Te Hoiere Project. The judges commended TOTSWC for its leadership in fostering environmental improvements within production forestry landscapes. The entry highlighted a suite of…
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Te Hoiere Project
Read more: Te Hoiere ProjectTe 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…
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Hall of Fame 2024 – Doug McLeod
Read more: Hall of Fame 2024 – Doug McLeodDoug McLeod is a true pioneer in the forestry industry, making an enormous impact on harvesting in the Nelson Region and beyond. His journey began as a labourer in Ngamu Forest, and since then, his dedication and passion for the industry have shone through every step of his career. Throughout Doug’s time as a Golden…
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Climate Action Week Marlborough 2024
Read more: Climate Action Week Marlborough 2024Top 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…