FAQ's

Are you able to provide a free consultation and harvest appraisal?
Yes, we can come to your property, make an assessment of your stand, woodlot or forest and outline your harvest options. Call us on 07 575 8066 to arrange a visit now.

Do you deal only in Pine trees?
Ribbonwood NZ predominantly sells Radiata pine but also markets alternative pine species such as Pinaster and Ponderosa as well as, Eucalyptus (gum), Poplar, macrocarpa, redwood and other minor species.

Do you deal only in large harvest areas?
No, we harvest small stands, as well as large forests. We even offer harvesting services for the removal of individual trees if required.

What is the typical process undertaken to sell my trees?
Ribbonwood NZ has preferential supply arrangements with a number of domestic and international log buyers. We assist sellers to become ‘harvest ready’ and offer accurate market advice to support timing of harvest and value optimization.

In which areas do you operate?
Ribbonwood NZ currently operates throughout the North Island

Do you have experience operating in the agricultural and lifestyle block environment?
Ribbonwood NZ has strong links with the rural sector through farm ownership and management. We understand the need to make sure the logging operation does not interfere with farm activities or productivity.

What will I have to do once harvesting commences?
With regular reporting and communication we will keep you keenly involved in the process but generally once things start you can sit back and look forward to the return on your forestry investment.

Who is responsible for the removal and reinstatement of fences during the harvesting process?
It is more efficient for you to manage fencing yourself using local contractors. That way you’ll get the fences exactly the way you want them.

Will you reinstate pasture and help clean up the mess at completion?
Yes. We take a lot of pride in our operations and especially in the way they look at completion.

Are you able to construct and finance roading and other infrastructure prior to the harvesting of my trees?
Yes. We can manage the whole project for you, including the infrastructure and the consents

What effect do harvesting and cartage costs have on our returns?
Paying the logging and trucking contractor will be your largest cost component in getting your trees to the market. However, cheap harvest and cartage rates do not necessarily equate to best nett returns on your investment. Experienced, safe and efficient contractors utilising modern equipment to create value are worth their weight in gold.

How are Harvesting rates worked out?
Harvesting rates are based on the cost of running a daily operation divided by the amount of daily tonnes extracted. Occasionally a differential payment system is used whereby a contractor is paid more for the production of high quality logs such as pruned over low quality logs such as pulp.

How are cartage rates worked out?
A nationally used index calculates all the associated cart costs and multiplies them against a per km delivery schedule taking into consideration the ‘off and on highway’ Road user charges.