Support for female forestry business owners

Women in Forestry is a grassroots network of women working in the New Zealand forestry industry. We have a focus on supporting female business owners, who are often under immense pressure running their businesses.

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Why Join Women in Forestry?

LEARN

Get invited to training and seminars hosted by Women in Forestry and our partners, on soft skills and techincal topics.

SUPPORT

Access relevant support from our members and business partners including mentoring through our member network.

CONNECT

Connect with like-minded business owners who are women working in your industry. They understand the challenges you face in your business, as they're facing them as well.

BE HEARD

Help us help you by letting us advocate on your behalf. Sometimes it's difficult for an individual to speak up, but as a collective voice we have your back.

CELEBRATE

Celebrate the successes of women in our industry through our e-newsletter, social media and events.

SHARE

Get to know your peers and learn from each other by sharing on our platforms and at our events.

Our Programmes

When you join Women in Forestry, you'll be able to pick and choose from relevant support on offer, including access to our events, updates and benefits that best suit your business.

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Latest News and Events

Loving Logging

June 22nd 2021Growing up on a sheep and beef farm in the Wairarapa, Allen Logging’s Juliette Allen didn’t ever imagine she’d end up with a Logging business. But when husband Mike had the opportunity to startRead more

Giving Back

June 15th 2021Jonny Schick, owner of Shaws in Cambridge, has a reputation for innovation and building strong relationships throughout the forestry industry. He recently pledged kick-starter funding to the Women inRead more

Increase in sick leave entitlement

June 1st 2021There have been some recent changes to employment law that you may not be aware of and will affect your business if you have staff members.Read more

Appreciating Ange

March 9th 2021Fast Harvesting’s Ange Alexander met her husband Smiley across the bar in Tirau Pub. Many years later, with 3 adult children, 6 logging crews and a bunch of good memories, she’s looking back onRead more

Competenz Apprenticeship Boost

February 25th 2021Apprenticeship Boost helps employers support new and existing apprentices in their first two years of training in a level 4 apprenticeship qualification with a wage subsidy. You could receive up toRead more

Forestry lessons from Covid lockdowns

February 24th 2021It’s been almost a year since New Zealand had a 4-week nationwide lockdown due to Covid-19. We caught up with some of our WIF members on specific things they learned during the disruptions, so thatRead more

Driver check for peace of mind

July 15th 2020NZTA have a driver check service to help you keep up to date about what licenses your workers hold. This is a handy tool for contractors, helping to reduce your stress levels when managing workRead more

Tackling challenges with a proactive approach

July 15th 2020Working alongside husband Hayden, Sarah Wilson is helping to run their Logging Contracting business Mahuta Logging. While tackling the recent challenges of the log price downturn, Covid-19 lockdown,Read more

Jodie's Heart and Soul

May 21st 2020After more than 13 years working alongside husband Bruiser, Jodie Phillips says it’s all about the people and caring for the extended Whanau they’ve created through their harvesting businessRead more

Managing Personal Finances in the Downturn

February 25th 2020Everything that’s currently happening in the forestry industry is unprecedented. Financially, it’s getting more difficult for both contractors and workers to stay afloat every day, with less orRead more

Skipping to good health

February 20th 2020Mandie Skipps hasn’t always worked in forestry. With a background in media & marketing and a passion for fitness, she brings a unique skill set to Skipps Logging, the Northland contracting businessRead more

Health and Safety Innovation with ThinkSafe Technology

January 28th 2020Using innovations in technology on the job site can be a real time saver, especially when you’re relying on paper and your staff to fill it out. But technology gone wrong can also be a massiveRead more

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When you join Women in Forestry, you'll have access to our great package of membership benefits and programmes including training, workshops, networking, knowledge sharing and advocacy.

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"I was nervous coming along but was pleasantly surprised to find a group of like-minded women with similar experiences. Having people that understand this volatile industry with its ups and downs has been great, because I'm often quite isolated in my role"

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