What has FICA delivered for members this month?
Contractor capability building: Workshop with Garth Beker focusing on finance, sustainability and succession issues
FSC Living Wage clarity: Helping contractors and forest managers understand their obligations and reduce compliance uncertainty
Tairāwhiti contractor advocacy: key meeting between contractors and foresty Minister Todd McClay 12 October
CFG forest manager transition support for contractors: helping maintain dialogue and push for continuity of work
Progressed the industry productivity project: Nelson workshop
Leadership on critical health and safety issues: including equipment standards, machine guarding and operational guidance
Bottom line: Forestry is receiving strong support from industry, government and political leaders, but converting that support into productive, safe and profitable contracting businesses remains the challenge. FICA's focus is ensuring contractors have both a voice and a future.
