Business View Oceania | Volume 3, Issue 11

43 44 BUSINESS VIEW OCEANIA VOLUME 3, ISSUE 11 BUSINESS VIEW OCEANIA VOLUME 3, ISSUE 11 CABLE LOGGING GERALDINE fantastic relationship with them and our values are very much the same. They are loyal to us and us to them, so we feel confident when slumps happen that our workers will remain employed.” Cable Logging Geraldine is contracted through New Zealand forest owners Port Blakely. Port Blakely own and manage forestland across New Zealand, growing, harvesting, and replanting radiata pine and Douglas fir species. The forestry management company supports domestic and international markets through forest-to-mill production, and the provision of harvesting and marketing services to private woodlot owners. Port Blakely maintains an international certification system covering 38,000 Hectares in New Zealand. This certification is focused on its social, environmental, and economic performance. Port Blakely also have stringent environmental policies in place to ensure the natural environments around their forests are protected. we feel confident that we will always be backed by them should any industry issues arise.” Challenges facing Cable Logging Geraldine over the years have been largely based around natural disasters and weather events such as flooding and high winds. The changeability of the forestry market and the seasonal nature of the industry has also posed some challenge, but Mr. Burrows explains the specificality of their operation has allowed the company to remain strong. “Log Markets tend to soften every so often and as this occurs it can affect production plans. But because we work in the one area and for the one forest owner, we are uniquely protected in our space. Our forest owners have been very good to us over the years; we have a Industry Contractors Association (FICA). FICA was formed in 2002 to give a common voice on relevant issues and to foster development and improvement in the New Zealand forestry contracting industry. Cable Logging Geraldine is one of over 200 member companies supported by FICA through advocacy, industry information, resources, representation, networking, and education and training. CEO Prue Younger is committed to her role and truly passionate about providing a national voice for those within the industry. Mr. May shares that Cable Logging Geraldine is proud to be associated with the organisation. “We have a great relationship with FICA. Their support has been invaluable to us as a small business, and A PREMIER PROVIDER OF TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS PO BOX 28 LINE ROAD METHVEN 03 302 8616 WWW.PHILIPWAREING.CO.NZ We operate with care and professionalism by ensuring our modern fleet and our drivers are of the highest possible standard.