Skywork Helicopters has a division that specialises in aerial support to the forestry industry.

With the changing world of aviation, Skywork Helicopters has built a reputation for providing a safe, professional and high-quality service for all its customers.

Aerial spraying in New Zealand is an industry facing certain closure as a result of increasing environmental pressure. Gone are the days when 'crop spraying' was undertaken by eye and experience. Skywork Helicopters has spent considerable resources researching and developing technology that can lead New Zealand towards safer application practices. Maintaining a high safety standard whilst contributing to the sustainability of the environment is top priority to Skywork Helicopters.

Skywork Helicopters operate controlled flow meters, anti-drift booms and satellite navigation (DGPS) for precision and optimum application of agri-chemical solutions. Another example is the use of mobile mixing centres with rooftop helipads, which contain all water and chemicals with support equipment. This method of containment prevents risk of environmental ground seepage and spillage into creeks, rivers and ponds.

No forestry job is too big or too small for Skywork Helicopters. With an extensive fleet, Skywork Helicopters is able to accommodate short or long-term contracts. Costs to foresters can be minimised by careful planning of several tasks in the same area.

Fertiliser loading system

Mobile mixing centre with rooftop helipad    Anti-drift boom

Forestry Operations

• Over-sowing and Fertiliser Application
• Dothistroma Spraying
• Broadcast release Spraying
• Wild Animal Control
• Aerial Survey
• Fire Support

Helicopter Harvesting

Skywork Helicopters has the equipment and expertise in the following areas:

• Heli-logging and Support
• Slinging Haulage Cables
• Long-line Choker Delivery
• Timber Extraction
• Transport of Logging Crew and Equipment
• Log Jams and Potential Hazards

Safety is Paramount in all Operations Undertaken by Skywork Helicopters Ltd

All operations are supported in the field by an expert team of highly trained ground crew and mobile engineers and mechanics. Skywork Helicopters holds regular training days for external crewmembers that are associated with the operation.

Point of Difference and Added Value

Skywork Helicopters provides cartage and delivery of fertiliser - either bulk or bagged loading systems.