How we got started

Andy McCord started in forestry at the age of 17, when he went to Woodsmen School in January 1969 and graduated after three years with a practical Woodsman Certificate, After which he furthered his studies to obtain a New Zealand Certificate in Forestry Science.
Initially he spent 21 years with the New Zealand Forestry Service until it was sold to Cater Holt Harvey Forest in 1990. He then spent seven years with the new owners of the old North Canterbury State Forest. In May 1997 Andy left Carter Holt Harvey Forest and decided to establish his own business specialising in the technical side of forestry management.
Andy McCord has spent the last 11 years operating and managing the company with the help of his wife Sammi McCord. While Andy deals with the technical side of running the company, Sammi deals with the financial and administrative side of the company.

More about Andy...

With 40 years worth of knowledge and experience in the forestry industry Andy is known as a Forestry Guru. He has been described as  an enthusiastic and energetic individual who has made forestry his life and career. He is also known for using applied research techniques combined with practical 'hands on' skills. A family man with strong values and vision, courage and focus, he balances his commitment to his wife and daughters with that of making a cleaner and greener New Zealand.