New Zealand’s first ever forestry expo event, the Fast & Forward Forestry Expo, is coming to Rotorua this Friday and Saturday 18-19 November. Brought to you by the Forest Industry Contractors Association (FICA). Source: Timberbiz
“Our industry is coming together, with more than 100 heavy machines being brought in ranging from one tonne to 60 tonne. We have sold-out all trade stands and sold-out the industry dinner with Jeremy Corbett as MC, so it promises to be a great event,” FICA, CEO Prue Younger said.
The Fast and Forward Forestry Expo is all about showcasing where forestry is today and where it’s heading in the future. In New Zealand forestry contributes an annual gross income of around NZ$6.7 billion which makes up about 1.6% of New Zealand’s GDP (Gross Domestic Product). It employs around 40,000 people in wood production, processing, and the commercial sector and wood products are New Zealand’s third-largest export earner, behind dairy and meat.
The Fast and Forward Forestry Expo will bring forestry to the rest of New Zealand, showcasing innovation and advancements, career opportunities and the contribution forestry makes to the New Zealand economy, while also providing a chance for industry to come together.
Trade stands will showcase all things forestry, from heaving machinery, equipment, technology, safety gear, new advancements, and innovations, to science, forestry support services, careers and more.
Entertainment will include demos and logging challenges, children’s circus and entertainers, food and beverage vendors. An industry dinner is also taking place at the Energy Events Centre on Friday 18 November, as part of the wider event. It will include a charity auction to support funding further tools for the industry to manage mental health matters.
The Fast and Forward Forestry Expo is happening at the Rotorua Racecourse, Fenton Streeton Friday 18 November (9am-5pm) and Saturday 19 November (9am-3pm).
More information at: www.fica.org.nz/fast-and-forward-forestry-expo/
