THE MARCH OF PINE

Over the period of 30 years North Island pumice land has been transformed into 850,000 acres of pine forests. In 1941 Pinedale, owned by Forest Products and managed by David Henry, began integrated logging operations. This is now the largest concern in the Southern Hemisphere and employs more than 800 workers. Pinedale, Maraetai and Penrose mills keep up with the production of pine products. Their combined daily output for is 100,000 feet of timber. Penrose wallboard and multiwall bag plant operations and products are shown. Here the largest privately owned industrial laboratory in New Zealand is kept busy. From Putaruru,19 miles into the centre of the forest, a new railway is under construction. By 1952 hundreds of new workers will be required for this expanding industry. The privately owned industrial township of Tokoroa, with over 300 homes under construction, prepares for the influx of over 1000 workers expected to be employed at the newly constructed Kinleith Mill. Nylon, rayon and newsprint are just a few of the products that may also be produced from pine