The FOA is strongly committed to assisting its members to achieve the highest standards of plantation forestry practice. This is reflected in the fully revised edition of the Road Engineering Manual first published in 1999 by the former Logging Industry Research Association (LIRA).  This 2020 edition is the result of a major rewrite of the 2012 version. It contains much needed erosion and sediment control guidance, introduces new materials and methods, and describes best practice construction techniques in line with current regulation and environmental requirements.

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The companion publication to the Roading Manual.

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In 2016 the RCA Forum commissioned a study to quantify the impacts of land use patterns on pavement wear. This report uses the findings of two draft papers that were prepared as part of that study to develop a methodology for calculating the pavement wear implications of different land uses at the district level.

Guidance on setting equitable targeted or differential rates for funding pavement maintenance activities

 

Published September 2017 - TERNZ Report - The transportation group of the New Zealand Forest Owners Association (NZFOA) wish to get a better understanding of the factors influencing the rate of uptake of 50MAX and High Productivity Motor Vehicles (HPMVs) by the log transport sector.

TERNZ Report - The analysis in this report covers the period from 2013-2016 inclusive and overlaps the most recent previous study by one year. The methodology used in this study is the same as that used in this most recent study with some additional analysis to determine HPMV numbers. Repeating the analysis for 2013 provides a check on the consistency of the data extraction process

This manual is based on a comprehensive literature search of New Zealand and overseas information on unsealed and forest roads. New and innovative practices and procedures have been identified through consultation with roading engineers, supervisors and other associated personnel. The Forest Roading Manual covers all aspects of the planning, design, construction and maintenance of unsealed forest roads. It has been prepared for people who have only a limited civil engineering background.

The publication is not intended to replace any existing operational instructions in the various road construction agencies or forest companies. Rather, it is intended to fill a void by providing, in one document, information on well understood techniques as well as the latest developments and practices for unsealed roads.

During 2011 an updated manual will be published

Letter to association members from Chief Exexutive about new 0800 plates

This publication was designed to provide information to forest owners on their legal responsibilities and obligations and on measures they can take to mitigate their exposure to possible prosecution in the event of a mishap occurring to a member of the public using a forestry road

A review of issues relating to the use of district roads for the transportation of forest harvest. Report prepared by Frame Group Ltd for FOA

FOA Position Paper - Why heavier and longer trucks are needed on New Zealand roads