What has FICA delivered this month?
WOMEN IN FORESTRY – BUILDING STRONGER CONNECTIONS
FICA supported the Women in Forestry event in Nelson, bringing people together from Northland, Tairāwhiti, Central North Island, Canterbury and Nelson/Tasman.
The event created an opportunity to connect, share ideas and see firsthand how forest owners and contractors are working together following the Tasman windthrow events.
Stronger networks across the people supporting forestry businesses help improve capability, communication and connection across the industry.
FICA SPONSORS IN ACTION
DUXSON GRAPPLES – SUPPORTING WOMEN IN FORESTRY
Duxson Grapples travelled to Nelson to support the Women in Forestry event and get behind the initiative.
Their involvement is a good example of FICA sponsors actively supporting industry events and the people behind forestry businesses.
ENSIGN + DUXSON – WORKING ON PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS
Ensign and Duxson Grapples are working together on lifting-capacity requirements for bunching grapples.
FICA is supporting this work to help ensure equipment capability, safety requirements and practical contractor needs are properly understood.
Our sponsors don’t just support FICA financially — they are helping us deliver practical outcomes for contractors and the wider industry.
PRODUCTIVITY THROUGH PARTNERSHIP More than 50 people from across the country met in Nelson for the latest Productivity Workshop delivered through the collaboration between FICA and the University of Canterbury. They explored how the forestry sector can improve productivity, profitability and long-term sustainability.
SNAPSHOTS:
Contractors meet with independent facilitator for Tairāwhiti
Representatives from FICA and local contractors recently met with the Independent Assurance Review Panel and Doug Leeder, who has been appointed by Government to facilitate discussions across the sector.
Looking after the people behind the business
An unexpected finding from FICA's 2026 Financial Health Survey was the level of interest in wellbeing and mental health support.
Tower Inspection Improvements
FICA hosted a workshop aimed at making tower inspection and certification more practical and efficient for contractors.
Forest Owners Association Advocacy
FICA presented the Financial Health Survey findings to FOA, helping put contractor sustainability and profitability firmly into industry discussions.
Market Update
Seasonal weather disruptions affecting harvest activity in some regions while export log markets continue to show signs of resilience.
2027 FGLT Funding Applications to benefit contractors
FICA's focus is on initiatives that improve productivity, workforce capability, training outcomes and operational efficiency.
