How we work

We work with forestry companies, consultants, managers, investors and private landowners to assist with all elements of the forestry life-cycle. 

Some of our clients trust us to maintain their forest throughout its lifetime. Others choose to bring our skilled team in for specific jobs or timeframes. Our team is the largest in the top of the South Island, allowing us to manage large-scale projects. We’re flexible and have excellent systems and skilled staff to work wherever is needed.

Map of New Zealand showing various locations marked where Rai Silviculture has completed projects across the country, with green dots.

Our team is based in Marlborough, but we work across the country. Having completed work from Southland to the East Coast. We’re flexible and have great staff and systems in place to work wherever needed. 

Contact us to discuss how we may be able to help you.
Give David a call or txt on 021 117 261

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One off

Do you need help with one job? Our experienced crew can provide specialist help for one off services. We also love to assist with projects for wider stakeholders.

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Yearly

Some projects take longer to complete. We can return on an annual basis to assist you with maintaining your forest.

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Lifetime

We work in partnership to provide full-service management for all aspects of your forestry care and maintenance.

Proudly work with…

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Logo of Forest Management Group featuring stylized trees and a building within a circle, who Rai Silviculture partner with.
Logo for Mackenzie Management Ltd featuring stylized trees on a green background, who Rai Silviculture work with.
One Forty One Logo featuring a blue stylised line, partnered with Rai Silviculture.
PFOLSEN logo with a green circular background and a stylised white tree symbol, key contract with Rai Silviculture.
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Health and safety

Our team is our most valuable asset, and ensuring their wellbeing, health and safety is critical to our success. Comprehensive training systems empower our team to succeed and perform at their best. 

We believe that investing in a skilled workforce creates a safer working environment and improved productivity.

Our founder, David, has and is an experienced Competenz Assessor. Over the duration of their employment with us, every one of our team members undertakes a Certificate in Forest Operations - Silviculture L3. The qualification encompasses all aspects of silviculture, plus health and safety, fire fighting and safe handling of agrichemicals.

Proud members of…

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Yellow Safetree logo with the tagline 'You are the key' on a transparent background, who Rai Silviculture are certified by.
Logo featuring stylised green mountains above the words "Top of the South WOOD COUNCIL" in beige text, who Rai Silviculture are a member of.

Certified by…

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Fire and emergency

Fire and emergency services are essential to silviculture. Our team is trained to reduce fire risk, protecting life, preventing injury and damage to property and the environment.

All of our permanent team members are trained in fire fighting and qualified to uphold the New Zealand Fire and Emergency standards. We support our clients with fire fighting services in the event of an emergency.