https://www.widetrust.org.nz/success-stories daily 0.75 2026-08-04 https://www.widetrust.org.nz/success-stories/scholar-stories-learning-leading-and-looking-ahead monthly 0.5 2026-08-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63c07e0bf52e24276723bd01/45e62aa0-9c9b-4e05-96f7-933b9ce76672/WIDE+-+Stella+Angus.pdf.png Success Stories - Scholar Stories: Learning, Leading and Looking Ahead - Jasmine Hagan: Seeing the Bigger Picture As she enters the final stages of her Forestry Science degree, Jasmine Hagan has expanded her understanding of the commercial side of forestry through courses in Forest Products Marketing, Forest Harvest Planning and Management Case Study. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63c07e0bf52e24276723bd01/e170e4cd-3799-40bb-ab2e-b8b286ed7d3a/WIDE+-+Cruz+Dawson.jpg Success Stories - Scholar Stories: Learning, Leading and Looking Ahead - Cruz Dawson: Researching the Future of Forest Growth Final-year Forestry Science student Cruz Dawson has enjoyed a rewarding semester, achieving strong academic results while tackling one of the most significant projects of his degree. Working alongside Matariki Forests, Cruz is completing a dissertation investigating alternative forest growth modelling systems, comparing them with current models to identify opportunities for improvement. The project is providing valuable research experience while contributing to future forest management practices. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63c07e0bf52e24276723bd01/0fff3ef5-3077-42f7-8b67-41f5c01cda8c/WIDE+-+James+Berry+.JPG Success Stories - Scholar Stories: Learning, Leading and Looking Ahead - James Berry: Building Strong Foundations First-year student James Berry has spent Semester One developing the practical skills and study habits that will support him throughout his Forestry Science degree. Field trips to Bealey Spur, Mt Thomas and McQueen's Forest gave James valuable insight into native ecosystems, plantation management and harvesting operations, helping connect classroom learning with real forestry environments. While adapting to university study brought new challenges, James has embraced the learning process and is looking forward to building on his progress throughout the rest of the year. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63c07e0bf52e24276723bd01/fa8884e3-1e7c-40b7-aade-69ed8af2c4b1/WIDE+-+Whanarua+Edmonds+%28resized%29.png Success Stories - Scholar Stories: Learning, Leading and Looking Ahead - Whanarua Edmonds: Discovering New Opportunities For Whanarua Edmonds, Semester One was about broadening perspectives and embracing every opportunity. Courses in silviculture, entrepreneurship, forest products marketing and advanced wood processing provided a well-rounded understanding of the industry, while a field trip to St Arnaud and Nelson reinforced the value of practical learning. One of the semester's biggest achievements came when Whanarua and his teammates won the top prize in the Advanced Wood Processing student competition, a reminder that stepping outside your comfort zone can lead to unexpected success. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63c07e0bf52e24276723bd01/3053d22f-be47-42bc-aa5c-b1964afec149/Untitled+design.png Success Stories - Scholar Stories: Learning, Leading and Looking Ahead - Stella Angus: Confidence Through Challenge Second-year student Stella Angus found Semester One both academically demanding and personally rewarding. From designing a comprehensive harvest plan to strengthening her skills in forest engineering, biology and geospatial science, Stella developed confidence in both her technical ability and her approach to learning. She also celebrated achieving an A+ in a major Forest Biology assignment and reflected on the personal growth that came from overcoming anxiety, developing effective study routines and asking for support when needed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63c07e0bf52e24276723bd01/c6cb7835-491a-4d63-9cd3-80652cb7c09d/WIDE+-+Ruby+Sumner.jpeg Success Stories - Scholar Stories: Learning, Leading and Looking Ahead - Ruby Sumner: Turning Learning into Real-World Experience Ruby Sumner has spent the semester tackling complex forestry challenges while preparing for the transition into industry. Her management case study, completed in partnership with MPI, involved developing an afforestation strategy and presenting recommendations to a real client, an experience that closely reflected professional consulting work. Alongside this, Ruby has continued her Honours dissertation exploring the social impacts of forestry employment, completed a GIS internship with Nateva, and begun applying for graduate roles across the industry. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63c07e0bf52e24276723bd01/94ca54fe-21f8-485d-bc73-92572581e82b/WIDE+-+Mihana+Hof+.png Success Stories - Scholar Stories: Learning, Leading and Looking Ahead - Mihana Hof: Growing Confidence and a Passion for Forestry This semester has been one of confidence and connection for Mihana Hof. Developing effective study habits and building stronger relationships with classmates helped Mihana enjoy university more than ever before. Practical laboratory work in Forest Biology and Soils and Site Quality, along with developing ArcGIS skills through Geospatial Science, strengthened both technical knowledge and enthusiasm for a future career in forestry. https://www.widetrust.org.nz/success-stories/where-learning-meets-opportunity-mid-year-updates-from-wide-trust-scholarsnbsp monthly 0.5 2026-08-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63c07e0bf52e24276723bd01/39c2d349-800b-458d-869e-a1b70ae1c809/WIDE+-+Noa+Visser+%28resized%29.png Success Stories - Where Learning Meets Opportunity: Mid-Year Updates from WIDE Trust Scholars  - Noa Visser: Balancing Academic Excellence and International Competition Bachelor of Finance student Noa Visser has enjoyed another outstanding semester, maintaining A-range grades while broadening his studies through elective papers in Law and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). His passion for the forestry sector has also led to securing a summer internship with Indufor in Auckland, providing valuable industry experience in an area he hopes to build his career in. Away from university, Noa continues to pursue rowing at an elite level and has earned selection in the Otago men's eight, which will compete in China later this year. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63c07e0bf52e24276723bd01/ee36811f-d040-4173-84bf-614ada850c79/WIDE+-+James+Garrill+%28resized%29.png Success Stories - Where Learning Meets Opportunity: Mid-Year Updates from WIDE Trust Scholars  - James Garrill: Research, Design and Harvest Planning Final-year Forestry student James Garrill has continued to build practical skills across forest harvest planning, wood products processing and management through a strong Semester One. Highlights included designing innovative engineered wood products as part of a team competition, developing harvest plans for real forest sites and completing field trips that connected classroom learning with industry practice. Alongside his coursework, James has been progressing his dissertation investigating the impacts of breeding radiata pine for solid wood traits on pulp fibre characteristics. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63c07e0bf52e24276723bd01/3cd6d7fe-fd15-4f87-b224-cec718709336/WIDE+-+Alfred+Duval+%28resized%29.png Success Stories - Where Learning Meets Opportunity: Mid-Year Updates from WIDE Trust Scholars  - Alfred Duval: Returning to Study Through Innovation After returning to university ten years into his professional career, Alfred Duval has embraced the challenge of completing his MBA while balancing full-time work and family life. His studies have focused on innovation, leadership and problem solving, including interviewing pioneering New Zealand businesses, researching engineered timber in mid-rise construction and exploring opportunities for greater use of locally produced wood products. Through these projects, Alfred has connected with industry leaders while developing practical research and leadership skills. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63c07e0bf52e24276723bd01/b6b87483-aca5-49a8-b805-e255faa085f4/WIDE+-+Ethan+Steele+%28resized%29.png Success Stories - Where Learning Meets Opportunity: Mid-Year Updates from WIDE Trust Scholars  - Ethan Steele: Building Skills Through Fieldwork and Industry Experience Second-year Forestry Science student Ethan Steele has completed a diverse semester covering forest engineering, biology, soils and geospatial science. Field trips to St Arnaud, the Port Hills and Cass provided practical experience in harvesting, forest monitoring and rural firefighting, while GIS projects strengthened his technical mapping skills. Outside university, Ethan has continued his internship with Tasman Pine, gaining hands-on experience in quality control, silviculture, firefighting, spraying operations and forest management. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63c07e0bf52e24276723bd01/396134c7-9bf9-4137-a082-9443081c14a5/WIDE+-+Lucy+Cartledge+%28resized%29.png Success Stories - Where Learning Meets Opportunity: Mid-Year Updates from WIDE Trust Scholars  - Lucy Cartledge: Learning Beyond the Lecture Theatre Lucy Cartledge has enjoyed her transition into 200-level Forestry Science papers, maintaining excellent academic results while making the most of opportunities beyond the classroom. Highlights included field trips to St Arnaud, Cass and Nelson Pine Industries, where she gained firsthand insight into harvesting operations and wood processing. Lucy has also represented Discover Forestry at the Christchurch Careers Expo, attended the Wāhine in Forestry Conference and Future Foresters events, and continued GIS work for Aratu Forests following her summer internship. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63c07e0bf52e24276723bd01/88669b8e-202b-4ef8-9c4c-69c11b7225b9/WIDE+-+George+Woodman+%28resized%29.png Success Stories - Where Learning Meets Opportunity: Mid-Year Updates from WIDE Trust Scholars  - George Woodman: Embracing Challenges and Practical Learning George Woodman has found Semester One both rewarding and challenging as he progressed through his Forestry Science studies. 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Attending the NZIF Conference in Napier and shadowing a local forester during the mid-year break gave her insight into real-world forest planning, logistics, and networking. https://www.widetrust.org.nz/success-stories/celebrating-the-mid-year-achievements-of-wide-trust-grant-recipients-1 monthly 0.5 2025-07-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63c07e0bf52e24276723bd01/36169122-1560-4b20-91db-d71c414b944c/1.png Success Stories - Celebrating the Mid-Year Achievements of WIDE Trust Grant Recipients. - Phylli JasonSmith, a third-year Ecology and Environmental Studies student at Victoria University, is exploring how forests can be better protected from disease. 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WIDE Trust Empowers Young Talent at Residues2Revenues 2023 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.widetrust.org.nz/success-stories/the-wide-trust-empowering-aspiring-forestry-professionals-through-scholarships monthly 0.5 2023-07-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63c07e0bf52e24276723bd01/d83b5dbc-3ea6-4da5-9527-0a76f235c5ff/Maude.jpg Success Stories - The WIDE Trust: Empowering Aspiring Forestry Professionals Through Scholarships Maude Rogers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63c07e0bf52e24276723bd01/bd177066-7b9e-4fa6-8753-0667af84f337/IMG_9719.jpg Success Stories - The WIDE Trust: Empowering Aspiring Forestry Professionals Through Scholarships Emma Walters has been immersing herself in her studies and research endeavours. Her summer internship at Puharakekenui | Styx Living Laboratory Trust allowed her to collect data for her dissertation on ecosystem restoration activities at Styx Mill Conservation Reserve. "I have learnt a great deal from this course as it brought together all the skills that I have learnt from previous years and applied them to a 'real world' scenario." Emma's coursework has also been demanding, including a case study and her dissertation work. Despite the challenges, she appreciates the opportunity to apply her previous learnings to real-world scenarios. Emma's dedication to her studies, exemplified by sacrificing her holidays to work on her dissertation, showcases her commitment to the field of forestry. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63c07e0bf52e24276723bd01/02f5e976-5c9a-454f-b46e-fed45d0e56c6/image002.jpg Success Stories - The WIDE Trust: Empowering Aspiring Forestry Professionals Through Scholarships Joe Falloon, driven by his passion for growing trees, has found his coursework in Forestry Science highly engaging. Learning about forest biology and ecosystems has not only deepened his understanding but also highlighted the crucial role forests play in our environment. Joe has been excitedly tackling biometry, including coding statistical models using R studio. He found the most exciting part of the semester was a field trip to Westport, where he “spent many hours in groups researching and collecting a variety of relevant data samples in the most amazing locations.” He found the trip a great bonding experience for the whole class, we’ve all become a really tight group because of it and it's really elevated the learning experience as a whole for sure." His interest in the engineering side of forestry has been piqued through an introduction to engineering paper, where he and his classmates constructed a complete harvest plant for a real forest. Joe's enthusiasm and the field trip to Westport have fostered a strong sense of camaraderie within his class, elevating their collective learning experience. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63c07e0bf52e24276723bd01/c20f0e20-d708-4015-b303-633f08b7b5ae/SAM_4469.JPG Success Stories - The WIDE Trust: Empowering Aspiring Forestry Professionals Through Scholarships Patrick Humphrey, working towards his Master's thesis on "Forest 4.0: The Integration of Industry 4.0 Technologies into Forestry Harvesting Operations for Predictive Maintenance Applications," has made significant progress in his research. His chosen topic explores the potential of integrating Industry 4.0 technologies to “enhance efficiency, reduce downtime, and improve sustainability in the forestry industry." Patrick has completed and submitted his work plan/research proposal, showcasing his ability to structure and organise his project effectively. He is also engaged in building neural networks and machine learning algorithms, utilising industry data to develop accurate and reliable maintenance strategies. Patrick's research aims to establish a cyber-physical system for real-time monitoring, optimising decision-making and resource allocation within forestry harvesting operations. https://www.widetrust.org.nz/success-stories/wood-transport-and-logistics-2023-leading-the-way-in-sustainable-solutions monthly 0.5 2023-06-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63c07e0bf52e24276723bd01/3f8b892a-b977-441c-9b4e-a1655034b0e4/Screen+Shot+2023-06-06+at+11.35.18+AM.png Success Stories - Wood Transport and Logistics 2023: Leading the Way in Sustainable Solutions - Make it stand out WIDE Trust scholarship recipients Drew Wood, Grant Schooley, Seamus Bardoul and Quentin Bardoul at Wood Transport & Logistics 2023 https://www.widetrust.org.nz/success-stories/from-insights-to-action-unleash-your-potential-on-the-best-practice-study-tour monthly 0.5 2023-05-31 https://www.widetrust.org.nz/success-stories/young-engineers-benefit-from-wide-trust-grants monthly 0.5 2023-05-03 https://www.widetrust.org.nz/success-stories/the-wide-trust-awards-the-mike-hurring-forestry-training-school-a-grant monthly 0.5 2023-04-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63c07e0bf52e24276723bd01/a78c2dc3-8b9a-46a3-b2ee-1815d835c531/MARCH+2023+PIC.jpg Success Stories - 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