Close results in Thin To Waste
THERE IS ONLY ONE THING HARDER THAN winning the top crew competition in harvesting or silviculture... and that is hanging on to the coveted top position.
And the only way to achieve this is to focus on those things that you can control and strive for excellence in everything you do.
This applies to individuals and teams as a whole – from the contractor and crew foreman right through to the newest member of your team.
Results to date show that those who are doing this are really putting the heat on.
This issue we bring you the first set of results for Thin to Waste.
In the table below we have included an extended list of participants because these guys are all at the top of their game. The reality is, anyone of these participants has the potential to be at the top of thinning to waste, as their results were so close it was very difficult to separate them. But there were differences, and they counted in the end.
We’re still waiting for the perfect result – it will happen, it’s just a matter of who and when.
Congratulations to our top four and those sitting just outside of the top placings – your efforts are a true example of professionalism in this function.
It was quite interesting to read some comments recently from Roger Mariu, who is the South Island Silviculture Supervisor for Ernslaw One, about how the level of work is improving.
He says: “I have noticed with the introduction of Top Spot assessment there has been a marked improvement in H&S within our southern silviculture crews.”
This slow, but steady rise in improvement can be attributed to the change in attitude towards assessment and Health & Safety and by crews consistently hearing clear communication through supervisors and contractors.
“Certainly, things are not always 100% correct but by conveying our message, we will continue to head in the right direction.”
SPONSORS – They don’t have to do this but they choose to!
Awesome companies, awesome people and awesome support!
They back you and your workmates to succeed as professionals, so why wouldn’t you support them.
They believe in what we do and what you do.
So a big ongoing thank you to our Strategic Partners – STIHL and NZ Logger and sponsor SWAZI.
The best way to keep our industry working is to get out and support those businesses that support New Zealand.
Participating Companies
This competition wouldn’t be what it is without our participating companies.
We understand the commitment it takes from them to be part of Top Spot and value their ongoing support and feedback.
Our ongoing thanks to Rayonier/Matariki Forests, Wenita Forest Products, Port Blakely, Crown Forestry, Brand Logging, CMH Logging, Hauraki and Moehau Logging, Thomassen Logging, Te Waa Logging, Lakeland Cable Logging, Logged on Logging, Pakiri Logging, Inta-Wood Forestry, Otautau Contractors, Heslip Forest Contracting, Waikato Forestry Services, Hodgson Silviculture, Makerikeri Silviculture, NJ Simns Forestry Services, SAS Forestry, XMen Forestry, Central Forestry Services, Mangoihe Logging, Kohurau Contracting, Tohaia Forestry Harvesting, Kuru Contracting, Dennis E Hayes Logging, Swain Logging, Lumberjack Logging, Ernslaw One. Blue Wood Logging, Mike Hurring Logging, McCallum Logging, Whisker Logging, Kaha Logging, Lahar Logging, Dempsey Logging, Moutere Logging, JBD Harvesting, McDougall Logging, Forest View Logging, Kimberley Logging, Dewes Logging, X Men Harvesting, Pakiri Logging, Storm Logging, Lumberjack Logging, Eastside Logging, Veal Forestry, McHoull Contracting, Johnson Forestry Services, Pride Forestry, Halley Forestry, Penetito Forestry, FM Silviculture, Forest View Forestry, Wayne Cummings, Rodco Forestry, Johnson Forestry, Pro Forest Services, Eastside Logging and Norwest Logging.
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Contact Shane Perrett on 0274 781 908, 07 3483037 or at primefm@xtra.co.nz. NZL