Other Species (non radiata pine or native)

These publications contain information on selection, management and timber properties of forestry species that are not native to New Zealand and excluding radiata pine. These publications can be ordered from Scion and most are available for download.
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    Complete Set of Introduced Forest Trees Series

    The recognition, role and seed sources of introduced forest trees in New Zealand are covered by 18 publications which comprise FRI Bulletin 124 (Introduced Forest Trees in New Zealand: Recognition, Role and Seed Source). It is possible to purchase individual publications (see below for details) or the full set.
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    Douglas-fir Manual

    The second most common planted forest species in New Zealand. This manual covers site selection and establishment, sourcing seed, planting, growth, log grades and pricing as well as wood properties and utilisation.
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    Blackwood - A Handbook for Growers and Users

    Ian Nicholas and Ian Brown
    This bulletin covers identification, history and habit of Blackwood as well as its timber properties and site requirements. Some of the chapters include agroforestry, establishment, management options and economic analysis.
    Published Online - 01/04/2012. [15.2 MB] (pdf).
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    Cypress Handbook

    Ian Nicholas
    Best Practice with Farm Forestry Timber Species, No. 1: CYPRESSES. Each Chapter is presented online here as a PDF.
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    Paulownia

    Barton, I.L., Nicholas, I.D., Ecroyd, C.E.
    This publication covers the history and distribution of Paulownia, recognition, genetic improvement, climate and site, establishment, pests and diseases, silviculture, growth yield and timber.
    Published Online - 01/04/2012. [12.3 MB] (pdf).
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    Redwood Handbook

    Ian Nicholas
    Best Practice with Farm Forestry Timber Species, No. 3: REDWOODS. Redwood is of increasing interest to the New Zealand forest industry as a potential plantation tree. These links contains PDFs for each chapter.
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    Eucalypt Handbook:

    Ian Nicholas
    Best Practice with Farm Forestry Timber Species, No. 2: EUCALYPTS. Includes establishment and nutrition, pruning and thinning, timber properties and marketing history, site selection, health, species selection, seed source and growth models.
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    Wilding Prevention - Guidelines for minimising the risk of unwanted wilding spread from new plantings of introduced conifers (No.1 in a set)

    N.J. (Nick) Ledgard and E.R.(Lisa) Langer
    Land managers and adminstrators must encourage the wise use of introduced trees, to minimise the risk of unwanted spread of wilding trees from new plantings
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    Prospective planters should pay particular attention to: species choice use less spread-prone species in contentious areas; siting avoid take-off sites (exposed to prevailing winds); plantation design orientation relative to prevailing wind, edge planting of less spread-prone species; surrounding land management manage pasture, or maintain a closed canopy in shrublands/forest, to prevent wilding establishment; improve pasture, or mob stock annually, commitment to wilding removal before coning age (agreement with neighbours may be necessary)
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    Wilding Control - Guidelines for the Control of Wilding Conifers (2nd in a series)

    N.J. (Nick) Ledgard
    Timely wilding tree control is important. Many years elapse between the arrival of a wilding tree and when it produces its first seeds. If not removed before seeding, control costs will increase significantly. Therefore, those involved in wilding control should always remember: SITS9 "a stitch in time saves nine".
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    Properties and Utilisation of Exotic Speciality Timbers Grown in New Zealand - Australian Blackwood (Acacia melanoxylon R. Br.)

    Blackwood timber is easy to process. The wood is similar to that of Australian grown material, with its attractive colour, and medium density and texture making it suitable for a range of high quality uses including furniture, cabinets, veneers and others.
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    Properties and Utilisation of Exotic Speciality Timbers Grown in New Zealand - Black Walnut Juglans nigra L

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    Properties and Utilisation of Exotic Specialty Timbers Grown in New Zealand - Part I: Notes on Timber Properties and Test Methods

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    Properties and Utilisation of Exotic Speciality Timbers Grown in New Zealand - Ash eucalypts and Eucalyptus nitens

    Properties and Utilisation of Exotic Speciality Timbers Grown in New Zealand - Ash eucalypts and Eucalyptus nitens
    Published Online - 01/04/2012. [9.0 MB] (pdf).
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