58 | FORESTRY Roger Dickie Forestry T T Kim Newth Sustainable forestry offers multiple benefits Jeff Dickie: “We have some of the highest forest growth rates in the world, and that works to our advantage in terms of harvest yields and carbon sequestration.” T T to page 60 Leading forestry investment specialist Roger Dickie New Zealand (RDNZ) is confident that forestry is positioned to provide long-term value as a sustainable and profitable investment. Company director Jeff Dickie says the advantages of forestry as a responsibly and sustainably managed renewable asset class continue to grow. “We want to educate the investor on how well New Zealand does forestry, and share the story of our unique position on the global forestry and carbon stage,” says Jeff. “We have some of the highest forest growth rates in the world, and that works to our advantage in terms of harvest yields and carbon sequestration.” RDNZ is a full-service forest investment company that offers expert investment and forest- management services. Established in 1971, the company has a proven track record, and now represents over 4000 investors, managing more than $1.9 billion in funds on their behalf. Much of this is for ‘mum and dad investors’, who invest into forestry syndicates, such as RDNZ’s latest, the Awatea Forest Fund. Jeff explains that their forestry activities provide multiple benefits to rural communities. He points out that the average investment per hectare in forestry is significantly higher than traditional hill-country farming. This increased investment translates into economic benefits for local contractors and service companies involved in planting, pruning and harvesting trees. “Forestry investment contributes significantly to the economy – it’s a labour-intensive industry. While there may not be someone in the forest every day, during active periods it employs a lot of people.” Forests serve as a carbon sink, helping New Zealand achieve its emissions reduction and carbon neutrality goals. The New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme allows forest owners to claim carbon credits (NZUs) for the carbon dioxide stored in their forests, which can then be sold to businesses needing to offset their emissions. Jeff says this is providing a unique and diversified revenue stream alongside traditional forestry investment. FMNZ manage over 185 forests, with a cumulative net stocked area of over 60,000 hectares. FMNZ Mission Statement: “To maximise the potential of every forest we manage in an environmentally, socially and economically sustainable manner.” • Harvesting • Establishment • Planting • Inventory • Silviculture • ETS • Forest Management 06 843 3770 info@fmnz.co.nz www.fmnz.co.nz m k m k
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