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Our Skyline Method - NZ History, Timeline of Patent Developments & Base Technology, endorsementsPlease click the link below to gain access to the overview.
Years since Wyssen System Prototype
Years of History in NZ
Years of Development in NZ
Successful NZ Trials
Endorsements
To transform the legacy of steep land and water based commercial forestry in New Zealand.
To introduce a system that leaves the smallest environmental footprint possible while enabling the custodians of land the opportunity to fully nurture the cultural, ecological and economic potential of the land, now and into the future.
By caring for the land we care for the water, the air and marine environments.
By caring for the land we care for ourselves and our grandchildren and their grandchildren.
By caring for the land we care for the ecology, we care for diversity, we care for our communities.
“When the Marlborough Sounds was widely planted in the 1970’s and 80’s it was anticipated by the Marlborough Catchment Board that aerial logging techniques would be necessary to prevent damage to the steep delicate geology of the hills, and to the waterways of the Sounds, especially the prevention of siltation. That these logging systems didn’t eventuate is a matter of concern for the current Council.”
“In short I am giving my firm support to your system . . . which has large advantages in environmentally efficient forest harvesting over current practices.” – Jan 2012
“The Trust wishes to endorse not only the Skyline system but Darryn’ s innovative problem solving. We put our master plan in front of Darryn and after numerous meetings, phone calls and personal visits to the Ruatahuna land, he has come up with exciting and viable solutions to numerous aspects of our project. Thus, we strongly endorse Darryn with his years of experience within the industry and we have found him excellent to work with.” – Oct 2020
“We are happy to endorse the skyline logging system as a lower impact logging system in the Marlborough Sounds.”
“This is particularly relevant in areas adjacent to coastal areas where less impact results from significantly reduced roading, skid sites and also barge loading sites. This reduction in infrastructure results in greatly reducing the chance of sediment entering waterways.”
“I wish you all the best in continuing to establish the skyline logging system as the go-to method for reducing the environmental effects of logging tin the Sounds.” – Sept 2020
Ethos
Mission Statement
Creative Low-Impact Solutions.
Eco-InnovationZ’s directive is to identify problems with existing methodology, within primary industry and present solutions that are not only innovative and cost-effective but also leave a legacy of a lower-environmental impact than existing models.
When our core values closely align with other stake holders with a desire to focus on minimising the environmental impacts of their projects, we already have the basis for successful collaborations to move those projects forward.
Guiding Principals & Ethics
Principles that guide the Eco-InnovationZ business model are based on the following:
- Deep respect – for both people and environment.
- Integrity – to ensure our actions help and not harm.
- Opportunity – to expand and innovate leaving footsteps for generations to follow.
- Sustainability – of partnerships and of methods of operation.
Corporate Values
The corporate values governing the RMA Foundation’s development are based on a forest legacy created by Ross MacArthur 40 years ago. We are fulfilling his legacy and taking a leadership role in creating the next generation of forest management and as such our operations will be very public and open to scrutiny.
At all times we will;
- We will maintain transparency and accountability as a core value of the organisation.
- We will conduct ourselves with honesty, integrity and professionalism.
- We will invest in and nurture people; they are the foundation and lifeblood of our company.
- Safety is a prerequisite for our work.
- Environmental integrity must be maintained in everything we do.
- Returns to our shareholders, the environment and the community we work in, are an investment in all of our futures.
- Jointly and severally we are all responsible for our success.
- Collectively we are change, and will have fun doing it.
It is with these binding values we will maintain the support and goodwill of the community, our partners, associated stakeholders, our customers and our employee’s.
Darryn Newman
A wealth of expertise and knowledge.
- Deep respect – for both people and environment.
- Integrity – to ensure our actions help and not harm.
- Opportunity – to expand and innovate leaving footsteps for generations to follow.
- Sustainability – of partnerships and of methods of operation.