About
FICA
Forest Industry Contractors Association 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. FICA aims to partner with other forestry entities and work in collaboration to support the growth, capability and promotion of the forestry industry throughout New Zealand.
strategic plan
Vision
A resilient, innovative, viable contractor workforce, delivering quality services ensuring a safe and sustainable industry
MISSION
To promote a safe, professional, innovative, and sustainable forest contracting industry
VALUES
Integrity | Professional | Collaborative | Resilience
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
Our People
Rowan Struthers is the CEO of FICA, joining in March 2024. Our FICA Board is governed by volunteers who meet monthly and are elected at our AGM.
FICA Sponsors
Our FICA sponsors provide awesome support and are backing our forestry contractors. Made up of suppliers, advisors and friends of the forestry industry, their support allows FICA to deliver on our strategic plan.
NEW ZEALAND FOREST AND WOOD SECTOR FORUM PAN-SECTOR GROUP
FICA is a founding member of the New Zealand Forest and Wood Sector Forum Pan-Sector Group. Ten organisations have signed an accord establishing as a pan sector body, and engage on issues of common interest or concern to the national industry and act as a spokesperson and point of contact for the industry with Government and other relevant bodies where appropriate.
