Who we are
The Douglas-fir Association comprises companies involved in either growing or processing and production of New Zealand grown Douglas-fir timber. Also known as NZ Oregon, it is well-known and well-utilised by industry specialists across the country.
The Association was established in 2004 to co-ordinate and advocate industry-wide issues. It provides a credible and inclusive voice to promote the collective interests of Douglas-fir growers, processors and manufacturers at a national and regional level.
Contact an Association Member
Douglas-fir Association members provide a range of helpful advice, including design services and ideas on where Douglas-fir is appropriate in your building project.
Current Chairperson: Scott Gibbons, Managing Director of Gibbons Holdings Limited in Nelson. Other members include:
Sawmill Members
Nelson/Marlborough
Canterbury
Southland
Forest Owner Members
Nelson/Marlborough
Canterbury
Otago
Benefits
The Douglas-fir Association helps provide greater awareness of the Douglas-fir brand to a number of key publics. These include important stakeholders within the building industry, the regulatory sector and the greater New Zealand public.
Becoming a member means access to a number of collective resources and exclusive industry knowledge. It gives diverse industry bodies a collective voice in the development and overall perception of Douglas-fir. It also provides access to valuable information with the latest industry developments and news.