Snapshot of New Zealand's Forestry and Wood Processing Sector
This flyer highlights New Zealand's strong wood processing industry and the benefits of radiata pine.
New Zealand's radiata pine forests are fast-growing and sustainably managed. Global construction and manufacturing industries value New Zealand pine for its strength and versatility. It's used for:
- structural products
- appearance products
- panels and industrial products
- pulp, paper, and packaging products.
New research is also finding new uses for pine – including bioplastics, bioadhesives, and health products.