Forest fires - Prevention and control

Date: 17 Jun 1995

From: Memories of the Kaipara oral history project : Part one

By: Smith, Norman V, active 1995

Reference: OHInt-0430/12

Description: Discusses his work experiences until 1962 when he joined the Woodhill State Forest. Describes how his job was under the Fire Service which serviced all the State Forests in the area. Discusses fire equipment and training. Talks about the need to stop sand from covering farms and railway tracks. Gives a historical background to this mentioning the Public Works Act in the 1930s. Recalls gangs and camps in the Muriwai area and headquarters at Woodhill. Describes a number of inventions including a lupin seed sower, marram grass planter, a machine which traversed sand to get kauri logs and a submersible pump to utilise sea water and put out fires. Discusses toheroa digging, community life, the generations of families at Woodhill and the consequences of the forests being sold by the Government. Mentions Dan Young, Ned and Charlie Fenton and Arthur Terlesk. Talks about the tree nurseries, the effect of poisons on the bird life, and whale strandings and shipwrecks on Muriwai Beach. Mentions the `Warkworth'. Talks about the release of fallow deer by Alfred Buckland, deer farming by John Harmer and deer hunting at South Head. Discusses pre European sites, middens, battlegrounds and obsidian. His son Greg sat in on the interview Interviewer(s) - Bernadette Malizia Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-3333.

Date: 4 November 1994 - 04 Nov 1994

From: The Men in Our Lives oral history project

By: Springer, Gilbert Randal, 1923-2004

Reference: OHInt-0406-21

Description: Randal Springer born Wanganui but spent much of his childhood in other locations as his father was a railway inspector. Recalls vivid memories of childhood and grandparents; life in Papakura in the 1930s; discipline, chores and illnesses; outdoor activities; moving back to Wanganui ca 1937 and river activities; working in cherry orchard originally planted by Mother Mary Aubert. Recalls rumours of war and mentions presence of German Jewish refugee doctor, Rosenbaum; desire to be spitfire pilot; call up for army service, with reference to Trentham Military camp and transfer to Air Force, Woodbourne. Gives details of war experience; travelling to San Diego and San Francisco and Winnipeg to participate in Empire Air Training Scheme; inflight radio operator training and training in gunnery in Sascatchewan; becoming part of bomber crew; first trip in `Halifax'; first bombing raid; night bombing in Kiel, daytime bombing of Regensburg and last bombing trip to Badauslau on 24 April 1945. Recalls various areas of employment after the war: Forestry work for New Zealand Forest Products at Tokoroa; efforts to be a weather observer; communications at Ohakea as civilian; forest fire control, with reference to bush sickness, forest fires and establishment of rural fire districts and implementing `proper weather stations'. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - Susan Hawes Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-007593-007597 Quantity: 5 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 5 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB 1919.

Date: 1980 - 1989

By: Hasselberg, Peter Douglas, 1925-; New Zealand Forest Service; V R Ward (Firm)

Reference: Eph-D-FOREST-SERVICE-1980s

Description: Includes the following posters: 1980: New Zealand Forest Service: Fire kills forests. Eucalypts, Athenree State Forest / photograph John Johns). P D Hasselberg, Government Printer, Wellington New Zealand, 1980 New Zealand Forest Service: Fire kills forests. Kauri (agathis australis / photo John Johns). P D Hasselberg, Government Printer, Wellington New Zealand, 1980 (2 copies) 1981: New Zealand Forest Service :Arbor Day 5 June '81. Totara. P D Hasselberg, Government Printer, Wellington, New Zealand 1981. 61739F-20 00/3/81A 1982: New Zealand Forest Service: Fire kills forests. "Pohutukawa" (Metrosideros excelsa) on the Coromandel Coast. Photo John Johns. P D Hasselberg, Government Printer, Wellington, New Zealand 1982. 84508C-25 000/8/82 D (2 copies) New Zealand Forest Service. Something for everyone; management of the Paparoas [pamphlet sheet. 1982] (2 copies) New Zealand Forest Service. Something for everyone; management of kauri forests [pamphlet sheet. 1982] (2 copies) 1983: Hall, Sol, fl 1983 :Our forests + imported insects = Death. Help preserve our forests. Report insects or insect damage in imported timber or cases, to New Zealand Forest Service Quarantine Officers. P D Hasselberg, Government Printer, Wellington, New Zealand, 1983. 13510 - 3000/7/83 DK. New Zealand Forest Service. Beech management; 'perpetual wealth' [pamphlet sheet. 1983?] New Zealand Forest Service. Forestry, a growing resource. Prevent forest fires. P D Hasselberg, Government Printer Wellington New Zealand, 1983. 5800J - 25000/9/83 DK New Zealand Forest Service. The invaders; deadly enough to be called killers. Foreign insects may look harmless, but they will attack or forests ... [1983 or 1984?] New Zealand Forest Service. Our forests + imported insects = Death. Help preserve our forests. Report insects or insect damage in imported timber or cases ... P D Hasselberg, Government Printer, Wellington New Zealand, 1983. 1351D - 3000 /7/83 DK (2 copies) New Zealand Forest Service. Forestry in Westland; something for everyone [pamphlet sheet. 1983?] New Zealand Forest Service. Victoria Forest Park; 'Something different' [pamphlet sheet. 1983] 1985: New Zealand Forest Service. Quarantine protects our forests. Modern travel brings the world's forest pests and other diseases to New Zealand within hours. On arrival in New Zealand please declare all wooden items and plant material for quarantine inspection [1985] (2 copies) 1986: New Zealand Forest Service. New Zealand has a lot to lose ... Prevent forest fires. Rural Fire Legislation centenary. V R Ward, Government Printer, Wellington, New Zealand, 1986. 1987: Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society :The forest world of New Zealand's national parks; ours to protect. Urewera National Park. Photography National Publicity Studios. National Parks Centennial 1987-88. produced by the Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society on behalf of the National Parks Centennial Commission. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs, on posters sizes varying around 760 x 460 mm.

Date: 1920-1979

From: [Ephemera of octavo size relating to forests, forest parks and forestry]

Reference: Eph-A-FOREST-1920/1979

Description: Includes: 1920s: Smith Wylie & Company Ltd. A remarkable achievement; introducing Smith, Wylie & Co. Ltd. [1920s?] 1923: Afforestation Ltd. Memorandum and articles of association. [1923] 1940s: D.M.F.B. Help! Prevent fires; Always Be Careful [1940s?]. Bookmark N.Z. State Forest Service. Keep New Zealand green [1940s?]. Book mark N.Z. State Forest Service. Our forest glories can be ruined by fire. Guard against it carefully. No. 7 [1940s?]. Small flier or page, showing 2 photographs 1950s: New Zealand Forest Service.Soil Conservation Council. Anglers, hunters - keep New Zealand green. This was a fine forest, butt - ... [1940-1950s?]. Small brown envelope New Zealand Forest Service. Soil Conservation Council. Anglers, hunters - keep New Zealand green. E kore te tangata kuhu e tahu poka noa i te ngahere... [1940-1950s?]. Small brown envelope 1966: New Zealand Forest Service. Significance and control of Dothistroma Pini needle blight of pines in New Zealand [1966]. 1970: New Zealand Forest Service. Omahuta Forest. 1970. 15,000/10/70-87040 A 1971: N.Z. Forest Products Limited. Wildlife in N.Z. exotic forests [ca 1971] 1972: New Zealand Forest Service. Waipoua Forest Sanctuary. Revised 1972 (reprinted 1974) (2 copies) 1973: New Zealand Department of Lands and Survey. Peel Forest Park [ca 1973]. Pamphlet New Zealand Department of Lands and Survey. Recreation in crown-owned forest areas. May 1973 New Zealand Forest Service. Forestry in Rotorua. 1974. 50159 B-5,000/8/74 A 1976: New Zealand Department of Lands and Survey. TeTapui Scenic Reserve. 1976 1978: New Zealand Forest Service. Forestry in Southland and Otago. 1978. 716C-77PT New Zealand Forest Service. Waiotapu Forest. 1978. 13972D-10,000/6/78 D Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Offset prints, sizes up to 240 mm.

Date: 1978 - 1982

By: Barton-Chapple, Virginia, 1945-

Reference: Eph-D-LOCAL-Marlborough-1980-01

Description: Shows on one side a map of the Marlborough Catchment area, and on the other, gives information on the 1959 Amendment to the Soil Conservation and Rivers Control Act. Lists the functions of the Regional Water Board including river control, land drainage, assistance in soil and water conservation, fire control, water management. Graphics by Chris Brooke-White. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on poster. Physical Description: Colour photolithograph, on poster 585 x 415 mm. Provenance: Donated by Virginia Barton-Chapple in 2000. Transfers: Included with this donation were three published books now housed in the Art Room book collection: "Talking about cancer" / Cancer Society of New Zealand (1993); Professional driver's handbook / Phil Stewart (January 1978); A professional driver's guide to traffic law / Phil Stewart (January 1978)..

Date: Mar 1989-May 1991

From: New Zealand Forestry Corporation Oral History Project, Stage III

By: Saunders, Ranulph Hereward, 1946-

Reference: OHInt-0166/01

Description: Interviews Harry Saunders on sixteen separate occasions. Describes himself as one of the people identified to stay and assist with the management of asset sales. Comments on the impact of sales on the forestry management programme and his work in the Forest Development section. Comments on Maori land claims and racism. Gives operational detail about aerial spraying, root raking and burning. Comments on the Commonwealth Games, Eastern Europe, Waitangi Day, the Cabinet reappointment, National's endorsement of the nuclear-free policy, the forthcoming election and release of Nelson Mandela. Talks about possible employment prospects including self-employment. Mentions Ian Glennie. Discusses fire prevention and a burnoff before planting in the Gwavas Forest which resulted in a forest fire. Refers to the Hawkes Bay Regional Council. Discusses a Carter Holt Harvey injunction which could result in no forestry land sale in Hawkes Bay. Discusses the Fletcher Challenge purchase of Golden Downs forest and sees it as a base-line for future negotiations. Announces the sale of forests to Carter Holt Harvey, staff relief at the announcement and his failure to be offered work with them. Talks about not getting the management contract on Te Awaho forest, other job applications, his disappointment and the effect on his family. Describes being offered a job by Forestry Corporation managing unsold East Coast forests and forming a company Forest and Land Management Ltd. Mentions Jeremy Thompson, his partner in this venture. Notes that his family will move to Gisborne. Discusses National's 1990 election victory and Peter Tapsell, Minister of Forests, from state sector to privatisation. Comments on Forestry Corporation, Andy Kirkland and the Labour Government. Venue - Napier : 1991 Interviewer(s) - Judith Fyfe Venue - 32 Wycliffe Street, Onekawa, Napier Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-004320; OHC-004321; OHC-004322; OHC-004323; OHC-004324; OHC-004325; OHC-004326; OHC-004327 Quantity: 8 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 8 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB 692.

Date: 1 Nov 1999

By: Tissink, Martin, 1929-

Reference: OHColl-0500/1

Description: Martin Tissink was born at Middleburg in the Netherlands on 30 January 1929. Recalls his family and childhood. Describes attending an applied arts school and being very enthusiastic about electronics, studying extramurally and working in an electrical and radio repair shop. Talks about being drafted in to the Navy where he worked with sonar then working for civilian navy electronics on servicing the fleet and coastal radar stations. Describes coming to New Zealand in 1965 with his wife and three children. Describes living in Rotorua and working for Kaingaroa Forest School, setting up fire lookouts and relay stations. Discusses fire lookout operations. Mentions his divorce, moving to Christchurch and teaching IHC. Describes marrying Mere-Apeti Marshall, moving to Ngongotaha and becoming a house husband. Talks about becoming a sculptor and working in wood and metal. Describes the process of sculpting, community projects, public work and workshops. Discusses his environmental concerns and involvement with Forest and Bird, Greenpeace, and as a DOC volunteer. Talks about his interest in outdoor education including tramping, hunting and canoeing. Recalls his childhood in Holland, the use of intermediate technology, village tradesmen, the Depression, World War II and life for his parents. Interviewer(s) - Penelope Dunkley Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-007386 - OHC-007388 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 Electronic document(s) - abstract. 1 interview(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-1858, OHDL-000831. Colour photographs of Martin Tissink, some of his sculptures and other art works

Date: 1970 - 1999

By: Commercial Print; Hasselberg, Peter Douglas, 1925-; New Zealand Forest Service; New Zealand Timberlands Ltd; Shearer, Archibald Reid, 1914-1997

Reference: Eph-E-FOREST-1900s

Description: Includes: 1976: New Zealand Forest Service. A living forest. Produced by the New Zealand Forest Service for Conservation Week 1976. Printed by Commercial Print Ltd., Wellington, under the authority of A R Shearer, Government Printer, Wellington, New Zealand 1979: New Zealand Forest Service. The living tree. Produced by the New Zealand Forest Service to promote a greater understanding of the role and growth of trees during our 25th anniversary of State Forest Parks, 1980. P D Hasselberg, Government Printer, Wellington, New Zealand, 1979 - 40226J- 1500/11/79D (2 copies) 1980s: New Zealand Timberlands Ltd. Forests are our livelihood. Protect them from fire. (Shows Jim Paul of Fast Logging Ltd) [1980s] Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs, on posters sizes up to around 1000 mm.

Date: 1966

From: New Zealand Forest Service: [Posters of around A3 size. 1960-1969]

By: R E Owen (Firm); Mallitte, Howard Leon, 1910-1979; New Zealand Forest Service

Reference: Eph-C-FOREST-SERVICE-1966-01

Description: Shows an illustration of a night scene, showing a house at the top of a slope, its wall illuminated by the flames of a fire at the top right. The New Zealand Forest Service logo is at the lower right. The initials HM appear at lower right, indicating that the artist is Howard Mallitte. Two copies held Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, on poster 450 x 365 mm.

Date: 1960 - 1969

By: New Zealand Forest Service

Reference: Eph-C-FOREST-SERVICE-1960s

Description: Includes the following posters: 1960: Only a permit can make it safe for you to enter a state forest. Play safe by obtaining a permit from conservancy or district offices. New Zealand Forest Service publicity item no. 16. R E Owen, Government Printer, Wellington New Zealand, 1960 1966: [New Zealand Forest Service?]: Prevent forest fires; keep New Zealand green. R E Owen, Government Printer, Wellington, New Zealand, 1966 (2 copies) 1968: [New Zealand Forest Service?] :You can't export embers. Prevent forest fires. A R Shearer, Government Printer, Wellington, New Zealand. 1968 (2 copies) 1969: [New Zealand Forest Service?] :Forest fires destroy jobs. A R Shearer, Government Printer, Wellington, New Zealand, 1969 Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs, on posters sizes varying around 510 x 380 mm.

Date: 1970 - 1989

By: New Zealand Forest Service; Johns, John Henry Gerard, 1924-1999; Merton, Donald Vincent, 1939-2011

Reference: Eph-C-FOREST-SERVICE-1970/1989

Description: Includes the following posters: 1974: Fire kills forests. The kakapo (strigops habroptilus), one of New Zealand's most unusual birds ... A R Shearer, Government Printer, Wellington New Zealand, 1974 1981: Fire kills forests. Native orchids ... Caladenia carnea; thelymitra venosa, microtis uniflora. Photographs courtesy 1984: John Johns. P D Hasselberg, Government Printer, Wellington, New Zealand, 1981 Fire kills forests. A New Zealand orchid (Adenchilus gracilis). Photographs John Johns [1984?] (2 copies) 1985: People need plants. Conservation Week, 3-11th August 1985. Produced by the New Zealand Forest Service. Printed by Format Publishers Limited, by authority V R Ward, Government Printer Wellington, New Zealand, 1985 Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs, on posters sizes varying around 510 x 380 mm. Provenance: One poster donated by Ngaio Dewerse, Wellington, in 2006.

Date: 1914-1960

From: New Zealand Free Lance : Photographic prints and negatives

Reference: 1/4-041124-F

Description: Photograph taken for the 'Free Lance' newspaper between 1914 and 1960 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative

Date: [ca 1890s-1970s]

By: Cooper, A Neill, 1927-; Hollis, Kathleen, active 2009

Reference: PA-Group-00495

Description: Transparencies relating to forest fires in New Zealand, used in a paper written by Neill Cooper on the status and history of forest fires in New Zealand, 1880-1890. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Paper written by Cooper who worked for the New Zealand Forest Service in 1980. His colleague Katherine Hollis curated historical and technical illustrations for the paper. Quantity: 17 b&w copy transparency/ies b&W copy transparency/ies. 22 colour original transparency/ies. Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - Cooper, A Neill, 1927-: Forest fires in New Zealand - History and status 1880-1890 (MS-Papers-9228).

Date: 1987

By: Amner, Peter, active 1954-1986

Reference: MS-Papers-9564

Description: Collection comprises an essay compilied by Amner on behalf of the New Zealand Forest Fire Service detailing Fire Control staff for the period 1947 - 1987. Staff are listed with a brief biography of their carrers. Also included are two short stories or "tall tales" from Amner: `John McDonalds bike' and a story set in the Erua Forest, King Country. Amner worked as a Fire Control Officer for the New Zealand Forest Service Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (photocopy) Provenance: Copy was orginally owned by Mr Ron Weatherhead who gifted the document to Mr Ashley Cunningham in 2009.

Date: 1945 - 1960

By: New Zealand Forest Service; New Zealand Forest Service and Soil Conservation Council; Gordon, Peter, active 1978

Reference: Eph-D-FOREST-SERVICE-1940/1950s

Description: Includes the following posters: New Zealand Forest Service. The ABC of forest fire prevention. Always be careful / State Forest Service. Soil Conservationl Council. [1940-50s] New Zealand Forest Service. Crush it, break it drown it, use it. Keep New Zealand green. Prevent forest fires! New Zealand Forest Service. Soil Conservation Council. Don't leave that to us! Keep New Zealand green. [1950s?] New Zealand Forest Service. Soil Conservation Council. Keep New Zealand green. Prevent forest and rural fires / design by Carlton-Carruthers Display Ltd. [ca 1946] New Zealand Forest Service. Soil Conservation Council. No trees, no homes. Prevent forest fires. [1950s?] Quantity: 5 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on posters.. Physical Description: Photolithographs, on posters sizes varying around 760 x 460 mm.

Date: 1980

By: Cooper, A Neill, 1927-

Reference: MS-Papers-9228

Description: Collection comprises a typescript draft of a paper on the status and history of forest fires in New Zealand, 1880-1890. Source of title - Transcribed from item Paper written by Cooper who worked for the New Zealand Forest Service in 1980. His colleague Katherine Hollis curated historical and technical illustrations for the paper. Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript & ms annotation Transfers: Collection as a whole taken into the Manuscripts Section, transfers made from there. - To Photographic Archive - 39 colour, black & white slides relating to forest fires (1898-1985), PA-Group-00495. Processing information: Record updated November 2023.

Date: 1956

From: Lonsdale, Neil, 1907-1989 :200 original cartoons by Neil Lonsdale from 1955 to 1962.

Reference: A-309-113

Description: Shows two fire fighters battling against stormy weather at the edge of a forest. They are pulling a fire fighting unit behind them which has a bucket and hose attached. Refers to the recent bad weather and to the start of forest fire patrols. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Finding Aids: Photocopies available in Pictorial Reference Service..

Date: 1950 - 1959

By: New Zealand Forest Service; New Zealand Forest Service and Soil Conservation Council; Bird, Cyril Kenneth, 1887-1965

Reference: Eph-C-FOREST-SERVICE-1950s

Description: Includes the following posters: New Zealand Forest Service. Devastation or development depends on you. Prevent forest fires. Keep New Zealand green. 1959. New Zealand Forest Service. This is my tree ... I must care for it, now and after Arbor Day. [1950s?] New Zealand Forest Service. Soil Conservation Council. Don't play with fire. Keep New Zealand green. Prevent forest fires. [1950s?] New Zealand Forest Service. Soil Conservation Council. Don't walk out on an old flame! Keep New Zealand green. Prevent forest and rural fires. [1950s?] New Zealand Forest Service. Soil Conservation Council. "What a beautiful place ... this was!!!!" One careless match, one cigarette-end, or one picnic fire may cost a million pounds. Prevent forest fores and keep New Zealand green / Fougasse. [Late 1940s?] Quantity: 5 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs, on posters sizes varying around 510 x 380 mm.

Date: 1985

By: New Zealand Forest Service

Reference: Eph-D-ENVIRONMENT-1985

Description: New Zealand Forest Service. You lose a lot when you lose a forest: Fire kills forests. [1985] Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on a poster.. Physical Description: Photolithograph.

Date: 1962

From: Lodge, Nevile Sidney 1918-1989 :[Archive of original cartoons for the Evening Post and Sports Post, 1941 to 1988]

Reference: B-137-474

Description: Shows a farmer, on his hands and knees, with a cow and sheep. They are sweltering under a hot sun. The next scene shows an abandoned sketching board which has a sign on it saying "Back in three weeks". The third scene shows a man leaning back in a chair with his eyes closed and feet up in front of a window. There is a view of a forest out the window and a bottle of 'eye strain lotion' next to him. The final scene shows a man in a rowing boat with a rain coat and hat on. He has been grounded on a hill and is looking up to the sky for rain. Refers to the end of the hot, dry weather and the start of the wet weather.. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Black ink on card, 230 x 345mm Finding Aids: Photocopies available in Pictorial Reference Service.