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FICA is a membership based organisation representing the voice of New Zealand forestry contractors. Formed in 2002, FICA currently has approximately 240 member companies and associate members in harvesting, silviculture, civil and roading.

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Innovation in Forestry - A Contractor's View

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Upcoming Event - Queenstown Nov

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25 Years of Leadership in Log Transport Safety

On behalf of FICA , we want to acknowledge and thank Warwick for his exemplary leadership and enduring contribution to the Log Transport Safety Council (LTSC) over the past 25 years. Warwick playedRead more

Innovation in Forestry - A Contractor's View

What does innovation look and feel like from the contractor’s side? What’s working, where are the challenges, and what we can do to make progress easier and more effective? FICA Chair NickRead more

FICA E-newsletter - November 2025

We're excited to welcome some of you to Queenstown later this month for our Contractor Christmas in conjunction with Shaw's. Watch out for a confirmation email coming to your inbox over the next fewRead more

The Origins of FICA and the Enduring Voice of Contractors

Kevin Reardon of FORME and Ross Davis, former President of FICA recently caught up at FICA’s spotlight on safety event in Palmerston North. A powerful reminder surfaced: FICA was born not just fromRead more

FICA E-newsletter - October 2025

In our latest FICA update, we're covering: Market Update Costing Workshop Pilot Success - Rotorua Next ACOP Workshops WorkSafe Survey Pan Sector Health and Safety Charter Vocational Training UpdateRead more

Crew Costing Principles - Workshop Slides

Download a copy of the presentation from the FICA Costing Workshop, which has been designed to help contractors and forest managers get on the same page when it comes to business costs. Presented byRead more

FICA Logger Mag - October 2025

Want to listen to our FICA Logger Mag updates instead of reading them? Here's how: 1. Update your settings (phones / tablets) or install this free audio reader extension (desktop / laptop): a.Read more

Health and safety when managing a small forest harvest

These guidelines provide owners of small forests with practical guidance on health and safety when managing a harvest. This document will help owners of small forest (the ‘you’ in this document)Read more

FICA E-newsletter - September 2025

In our latest FICA update, we're covering: Market Update Waitomo Fuel Outlook ACOP - What you Need To Know Safety Systems Work When Grounded in Reality (Message from Amy Satherley) FICA AGMRead more

Top 10 ACOP Changes for Contractors

The 2025 ACOP introduces a more risk-based, system-focused approach aligned with the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015. Here are the top ten changes contractors should be aware of: Legal FrameworkRead more

ACOP - WorkSafe Roadshow Workshops

The new ACOP comes into effect immediately. WorkSafe has confirmed its intent to support the sector through education and engagement—not enforcement—during the initial rollout and has scheduledRead more

Message to Contractors: Understanding the New ACOP

The new ACOP 2025 is now in effect. While it replaces the 2012 version, it doesn’t introduce radical new rules—rather, it reframes how we think about health and safety responsibilities in line wiRead more

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