Eastland Wood Council CEO Trevor Helson talks about the future of the logging industry in Gisborne and its impact on the area.
The Eastland Wood Council is an incorporated society established to provide a collective voice for the forestry industry in the Eastland region which encompasses the Gisborne and Wairoa District Council areas and stretches from the Mohaka River in the South to East Cape in the North. Use the links below to find out more about us and what we do, and if you have further queries, please contact us.
Who we are
Find out more about who we are, our purpose and objectives, our history and our member organisations.
News & Resources
Here you will find our latest news articles and press releases. We also have an archive of reports and submissions related to the regional forestry industry.
Events
We have a number of annual and one-off events that the EWC organises or supports. Find out more about upcoming events and also check our archive of past events.
The Industry
Find out about the forestry and related industries, forestry science, products & markets, and issues facing the industry.EFA Awards
Forestry is an industry for the future and it has only just begun to realise its potential for the district here.The wood industry is crucial to the future economic development of the district and is the single most important growth area we have available to us in the Tairawhiti region. The Eastland Wood Council Forestry awards recognise achievement in the industry at all levels.
Links
Further information on the forestry industry both in Gisborne Tairawhiti and throughout New Zealand.