STIMBR was incorporated on 8th July 2008, bringing together a wide range of organisations and individuals with a common interest in seeking environmentally and socially acceptable alternatives to methyl bromide, and reducing its use.

Specific objectives of STIMBR are:

• To act as a forum for the discussion of stakeholder interests and activities
• To inform government and the wider public as to the unique needs of New Zealand’s situation with regard to methyl bromide and the need for urgent action in the development of alternatives to methyl bromide, recapture technologies and other matters related to achievement of the aim of the organisation
• To seek funding to support its objectives
• To commission, coordinate, promote and publish research undertaken on alternatives to methyl bromide, recapture technologies and other initiatives to enhance the achievement of the aim of the organisation
• To develop and implement agreed outcomes from research activity into commercial activities used by industry
• To allocate and manage funds from subscriptions, levies and other contributions, to priority areas as agreed at the Annual General Meeting or Special General Meeting
• To undertake any other activities which from time to time are seen by STIMBR to be in the interests of the organisation and achievement of its aim

Current priorities for STIMBR are:

• Methyl bromide recapture/destruction
• Research into alternative fumigants
• On-site fumigant monitoring
• Science based information to the wider community
• International research and information linkages

Management Committee

2008/2009

• Fumigant applicators and importers -- Mark Greenwood
• Wood processors -- Peter Bodeker
• Log exporters -- Peter Hill
• Sawn timber exporters -- Scott Gibbons
• Importers and non-forestry exporters -- Kevin Nalder
• Forest owners -- Wei-Young Wang
• Government -- Ken Glassey
• Researchers -- Brian Richardson
• Ports -- Grant Macvey
• Chair -- Gordon Hosking

Downloads

STIMBR AGM - Chairs Annual Report [263 Kb]

STIMBR Constitution [123 Kb]