Services offered to members NCT provides a variety of services to assist members to meet their full forestry potential. Tree Farming Through our Tree Farming division, NCT manages its own timber plantations and those of landowners requiring a management service. Marketing • Develop and source new pulpwood and round wood timber markets. • Supply wood chips to international markets. • Negotiate competitive prices on behalf of members. • Continually explore alternative markets and timber beneficiation opportunities. Logistics • Arrange the transport of round wood timber from farm to purchaser. • Negotiate competitive road and rail contracts on behalf of members. • Stockpile round wood timber at strategically located depots. Harvesting • Advise on the use and appointment of harvesting contractors. • Advise on best harvesting practices. Silviculture • Provide silviculture manuals and productivity pamphlets. • Advise on best operating practice advice. Technology Transfer • Invest in relevant collaborative research programmes. • Transfer research information to members. • Provide extension services (eg certification, best management practices). Tree Improvement • Advise on site species matching. • Provide access to improved genetic material and new hybrids developed through collaborative programmes. Mapping • Produce accurate farm maps that meet FSC standards. • Update farm maps and offer a high quality map plotting service. • Provide access to a stand-alone GIS system. 5 Linking our members to markets
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