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• December announcement - To everyone with an interest in FIGS:
  
  We are planning another 1 day fig workshop in Upper Hutt on 10 April 2006.
  Downloads: Grower Survey form (.doc files).
  There is also space for BUYERS of figs to let us know what they want, so please forward this form to the purchasers of your produce.
  
  PLEASE, even if you do not plan to come to our workshop, we need the survey form filled out so we can understand the nature of the industry in NZ. The response and results of this survey will be important leverage to obtain funding from the likes of Sustainable Farming Fund. We need to show the depth and support of the local industry, so please let us know what you are doing.
  
  Hoping to hear from you soon.
  
  Eric Cairns
  National R&D coordinator for FIGS, NZTCA
   
  
• October - Early Tree Crops President Ernie New passed away
   
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  August - Treecroppers were stunned to learn of the tragic death of Ross Jamieson.
  Ross served a term as national President in recent years, and had aquired a lifetime's knowledge of trees - from seeds to forests. And from coast to coast, as those who were priveleged to accompany him on a post-conference tour not so many years ago can testify.
  Our deepest sympathies are extended to those affected by his passing.
  
  
  
• Management Committee, Research Co-ordinators and Communicators meeting, late July 2005.
  
  A host of issues regarding the clarification of goals, communication of information and co-ordination of efforts in general are sensed to have been substantially resolved during this important weekend gathering in Katikati.
  
  With a revival of co-ordination between researchers and supporters, tree croppers can look forward to some wonderful work being revealed in our magazine "TreeCropper" from the latter half of 2005.
  The research will be expanded in detail by links from the New Zealand Tree Crops Association's web site "Research" pages.
  
  
• BUSH VITALITY - ASSESSED AND RESTORED (Archive 2005 March)
  
  Horizons Regional Council invites interested persons to attend a workshop with joint presentations from Helmut Janssen (Horizons Regional Council) and Ian Barton (Tane Tree Trust).
  
  Through this presentation Helmut will introduce his book "Bush Vitality, a visual assessment kit, managing the seasons for the years". This book is an easy to use visual assessment kit for anyone looking after a native bush site.
  
  The presentation will focus on how to use the book followed with a practical demonstration conducted at nearby reserves. Attendees will need to make their own way to the reserves, directions will be provided.
  
  Ian Barton will introduce the Tane Tree Trust and its objectives. He will also cover issues around growing native trees for a wide range of uses, including timber; and Continuous Cover Forestry - the recommended management system for planted native forests.
  
  This invitation also extends to any colleagues or clients who you think may be interested in attending one of the workshops.
  
  Natasha James
  POLICY ANALYST RESEARCH SUPPORT
  
  Bush Vitality Assessment Kit literature, more info...