I received this message a while back from a blackwood grower in New Zealand and offered to post details on my website:
Hello all,
We own a small blackwood forest/plantation in NZ and are trying to find how we can sell our logs into the Australian market, rough details, 600-800mm DBH, clear pruned to between 6/8m approx age 30 years, roughly 300 trees, willing to fell and export to australia in shipping containers once buyer/wholesaler found..
Any help greatly appreciated feel free to email me at jamieinbrussels@gmail.com for further details etc.
Regards
Jamie
Photos of this resource are below.
Please note: A 600/800mm diameter (DBH) tree has a circumference of 188/251 cm. Some trees are over 800mm diameter
From the above description and the photographs, this plantation (if well pruned and managed) should contain 300 – 500 cubic metres of premium blackwood logs 6 – 8 metres in length.
It is very difficult for small time tree farmers to break into the timber market. There are very few businesses (sawmillers, log merchants and timber merchants) out there supporting small scale tree farmers either in New Zealand or Australia. This is one of the major issues holding back farm forestry.
Unfortunately the diary containing the plantation management and pruning history for this plantation has not been located. From a log buyers perspective it is important to understand the management history of a plantation especially the pruning history. The price difference between a clear pruned log and a knotty log can be very significant!
(comment from owner) within the next few weeks one log will be milled and photos available upon request to provide an idea of grain, knots and quality. please email for details
This premium blackwood timber resource would suit an architect, designer or developer working on a large project such as premium apartments or offices. Beautiful farm grown timber with a great back story.
If there is anyone out there in either Australia or New Zealand (or elsewhere) who may be interested in this opportunity please contact Jamie directly on:
Good luck!!
Tasmanian Blackwood Growers Cooperative 