HERE'S A LIST OF COMMON KUPU (WORDS) USED IN THE FORESTRY INDUSTRY

Harvesting

Silviculture

Environment

Forest Management

Kaimahi – Employee

Mahi – Work

Kaitiakitanga – Guardianship and protection

Kaiwhakahaere – administer, organiser, manager

Ngāhere – Forest

Kaimahi – Employee

Taiao – Environment or nature

Whakarongo – Listen

Rakau – Wood

Paina – Pine Tree/Pine Wood

Āhuarangi – Climate

Ako – Learn

Kani mīhini – Chainsaw

Whenua – The land

Kaimahi – Employee

 

Kōrero – Speak

Tikanga haumaru – Safety Procedure