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
Canterbury
Otago
Southland
Forest Owner Members
Nelson/Marlborough
Canterbury
Otago