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New Zealand Journal of Forestry is a peer-reviewed journal publishing forestry research relevant to New Zealand/Aotearoa and the South Pacific. It has been published since 1925 (as Te Kura Ngahere until 1936). Full text articles are now available as PDF files for all issues. Issues ≤ 3 years old are restricted to subscribers—all older issues are available free. The New Zealand Journal of Forestry is published by the New Zealand Institute of Forestry (Inc.).

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  Current Issue:
Editorial
The Long Term
Piers Maclaren
Pages: 2
Abstract | Article (pdf file, 205 KB)

Conference Report
Demonstrating sustainability
Barbara Hock
Pages: 3
Abstract | Article (pdf file, 205 KB)

Conference Report
New Zealand speakers
Paul Charteris, Michael Jack, Dave Cown, Peter Clinton and Tim Barnard
Pages: 4–5
Abstract | Article (pdf file, 415 KB)

Conference Report
Many sessions, long hours
Hugh Bigsby
Pages: 5
Abstract | Article (pdf file, 200 KB)

Conference Report
Forest Development: A vital balance - what did it mean for New Zealand?
Tim Payn
Pages: 6–7
Abstract | Article (pdf file, 980 KB)

Conference Report
Nothofagus in Patagonia
Don J Mead
Pages: 8–9
Abstract | Article (pdf file, 8.2 MB)

Conference Report
Plantation forestry - Argentina
Paul Bradbury
Pages: 10
Abstract | Article (pdf file, 2.7 MB)

Refereed article
Herbicide screening pot trial for wildling conifer control (Pinus contorta, P. mugo and Pseudotsuga menziesii)
Stefan F. Gous, Michael S. Watt, Brian Richardson and Mark O. Kimberley
Pages: 11–14
Abstract | Article (pdf file, 1.4 MB)

Professional Paper
Mapping and explaining the productivity of Pinus radiata in New Zealand
David J. Palmer, Michael S. Watt, Mark O. Kimberley, Barbara K. Höck, Tim W. Payn and David J. Lowe
Pages: 15–21
Abstract | Article (pdf file, 11.6 MB)

Feature article
Wood - the world’s most sustainable raw material
Dr W. R. J. (Wink) Sutton
Pages: 22–26
Abstract | Article (pdf file, 1.6 MB)

Institute News
2009 National Exotic Forest Description

Pages: 27
Abstract | Article (pdf file, 900 KB)

Obituary
A strong tree gathers many branches (Jim Smith (1928-2009))
Angus McPherson
Pages: 28
Abstract | Article (pdf file, 400 KB)

Obituary
The original good keen man (Kenneth Henley Miers 18 March 1925 to17 January 2010)
Ian Trotman, Colin Bassett, Murray Williams and with support and contributions by several of Ken’s colleagues in Wildlife, NZFS and his family
Pages: 29–31
Abstract | Article (pdf file, 910 KB)

Obituary
Sad loss to forestry (Kevin Jamieson (1945-2009))
Hamish Levack
Pages: 31
Abstract | Article (pdf file, 200 KB)

Opinion
When price signals go feral
Denis Hocking
Pages: 32
Abstract | Article (pdf file, 125 KB)

Conference Report
World Forestry Congress - a NZ Perspective

Pages: 3
Abstract | Article (pdf file, 205 KB)

Obituary
A forester examplar (William John (Bill) Gimblett 1928-2010)
Roger Washbourn and Chris Perley
Pages: 28–29
Abstract | Article (pdf file, 595 KB)


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