Our Company
Farman Turkington Forestry is a Masterton-based forest company, operating across the Wairarapa and Wellington regions. Our primary focus is Harvesting and Log Marketing of forests and woodlots.
We currently have 9 logging crews working for us however we are also involved in a number of other aspects of the Industry, from ETS work, Establishment and Forest Management.
Our main goal is to operate as a successful forest management business by maximising profits for forest owners and providing an affordable professional service that is based on integrity, honesty, accountability, and delivery. We pride ourselves on being the best at maximising returns for Forest owners.
More About FTF
Experience
We have a team of highly skilled and dedicated logging crews undertaking all our harvesting work. We are also involved in all aspects of the industry such as Establishment (planting and replanting), Pruning and Thinning, Forest Management and Emission Trading Scheme (ETS) work.
Variety Of Markets
We supply logs to a number of local processors and export customers (through the Napier and Wellington ports). Your trees will be cut into logs that generate the highest possible net return. We are proudly independent free of any conflict of interest with any Wood Processors.
Skilled Contractors
FTF employ skilled contractors to complete the work in a professional, safe and conscientious manner. We take care to understand your own operational requirements and ensure the harvesting site is tidy when finished.
Sale Options
FTF can offer you a variety of sale options. We can provide a managed sale option where we oversee the entire operation (logging, cartage, earthworks, marketing, invoicing, consents, etc) for a commission. Or FTF can offer you a lump sum payment for your trees.
Knowledge
FTF is actively involved in all aspects of the industry on a daily basis from establishing the forest, harvesting the forest, selling the logs through to working with Sawmills.
Payments are Guaranteed.
Our Team
Being based in in the Wellington / Wairarapa region, we understand the environment and know our community. Our people are dedicated to their industry, with specialised expertise allowing us to deliver the best results to our clients.
John Turkington
Owner / Director
john@ftf.co.nz
Dennis Kelly
Health & Safety
dennis@ftf.co.nz
Rob Hancock
Training
rob@ftf.co.nz
Ben Gamble
Technical Forester
ben@ftf.co.nz
Abe Wheeler
Silviculture
abe@ftf.co.nz
John Griffin
Operations
johng@ftf.co.nz
Cass Griffin
Technical and Mapping
cass@ftf.co.nz
Mike Strang
Emission Trading Scheme
mike@ftf.co.nz
Contact Us
Get in touch with us today to discuss your service requirements. Our team will be happy to advise solutions appropriate to your tree management needs.