Who we are

The Douglas-fir Association comprises companies involved in either growing or processing and production of New Zealand grown Douglas-fir timber. Also known as NZ Oregon, it is well-known and well-utilised by industry specialists across the country. The Association was established in 2004 to co-ordinate and advocate industry-wide issues. It provides a credible and inclusive voice to promote the collective interests of Douglas-fir growers, processors and manufacturers at a national and regional level.

Benefits

The Douglas-fir Association helps provide greater awareness of the Douglas-fir brand to a number of key publics. These include important stakeholders within the building industry, the regulatory sector and the greater New Zealand public.

Becoming a member means access to a number of collective resources and exclusive industry knowledge. It gives diverse industry bodies a collective voice in the development and overall perception of Douglas-fir. It also provides access to valuable information with the latest industry developments and news.

Membership

The current Chair is Scott Gibbons, General Manager of Waimea Sawmillers Ltd in Nelson. Other members include:

Sawmill Members

Nelson/Marlborough

Gibson Timber Ltd
(03) 547 7026
Taylor Timber Ltd
(03) 544 7077

Canterbury

Sutherland & Co Ltd
(03) 327 8829

Otago

Southland

Findlater Sawmilling
(03) 221 7310

Forest Owner Members

Nelson/Marlborough

Nelson Forests Ltd.
(03) 543 8115

Canterbury

Otago

Ernslaw One Ltd
(03) 204 8061
p.delamare@ernslawtap.co.nz