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Forestry cleanup

Turning a Problem into a Solution

In the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle, the forestry sector is under growing pressure from councils, government, and the public to clean up its act, literally. Leaving slash, debris, or waste wood behind after harvest is no longer acceptable, and failing to deal with it comes at a steep cost.

That’s where Central Wood Recyclers steps in.
 

We offer a complete forestry clean-up service designed to help forest owners and forestry contractors stay compliant, reduce environmental impact, and repurpose waste wood into valuable fuel products. We don’t just clean it up, we put it to work.

Forestry slash

Why Forestry Cleanup Matters

Increased scrutiny and enforcement by regional councils and the government are placing a spotlight on poor post harvest waste management. The risks are no longer just environmental, they’re legal and financial too.
 

Key Issues with Leftover Slash:

  • Slash washing downstream causes flooding, bridge damage, and public safety risks

  • Waste piles pose major fire risks in dry seasons

  • Leftover debris can breach resource consent requirements

  • Non-compliance leads to prosecution, fines, and cleanup orders

Forestry Slash

From Waste to Value

Instead of leaving waste to rot or cause problems, we process it into hogfuel and wood chip, supplying renewable biomass energy to major industrial clients.

This not only cleans up the site,  it supports sustainability, and adds revenue back to your forest floor.

Ideal for:

  • Forest managers and harvest contractors

  • Private landowners post-harvest

  • Councils and government land clean-ups

  • Post-storm damage remediation

 

Equipment & Capability
We operate one of the largest mobile wood processing fleets in New Zealand:

  •  7 high-capacity hoggers (drum & horizontal grinders)

  •  Excavators, dozers, and support gear for full-scale recovery

  •  FSC-certified processes

  •  200,000+ tonnes processed annually
     

We work with major forestry companies, councils, and landowners throughout the Central North Island and beyond. Whether it's a small woodlot or large-scale clean-up, we’ve got the gear, the crew, and the experience to get it done right. 

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