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Tōtara is one of New Zealand’s most durable and historically significant native timbers, yet it remains underutilised in modern forestry. With vast reserves of naturally regenerating tōtara in Northland, the Tōtara Industry Pilot (TIP) project is unlocking its potential as a sustainable alternative to exotic and imported hardwoods. This article explores how tōtara can support local economies, enhance biodiversity, and become a cornerstone of eco-friendly forestry in Aotearoa.

New Zealand’s Forests Act ensures that indigenous timber harvesting is strictly regulated for long-term sustainability. While native beech is abundant and carefully managed under Sustainable Forest Management (SFM) plans, it remains vastly underutilised. This article explores how beech could replace imported hardwoods, support local industries, and promote Continuous Cover Forestry—preserving our native forests while creating economic opportunities. It’s time to embrace beech as a staple of New Zealand’s sustainable timber industry.

New Zealand’s sustainably managed beech timber offers a locally sourced, eco-friendly flooring solution that outperforms imported hardwoods. With strict environmental regulations ensuring traceability and an annual harvest potential far exceeding demand, beech flooring is a readily available, durable, and beautiful option. This article explores why builders and homeowners should embrace native beech as a sustainable alternative, supporting local forestry while reducing carbon footprints.

Kwila is a popular hardwood used in furniture and decking across New Zealand, but its environmental and ethical costs are often overlooked. Sourced mainly from Papua New Guinea, West Papua, and Malaysia, much of the Kwila on the market is linked to deforestation, biodiversity loss, and human rights violations. This article uncovers the hidden impact of Kwila imports, the risks of misleading certifications, and why choosing sustainably managed New Zealand-grown timbers—like beech and tōtara—is a far better alternative for both people and the planet.