Our Team

Family owned and operated
Southfields Forestry is a Southland owned and operated business. We have 3 young boys who love timber almost as much as their Dad. 

Extended Family:
Southfields now concentrate on the timber side. To allow a good family life balance.   Shelley is at the yard to assist with sales and dispatch. We have two great guys in the workshop. 

From our family to yours
bespoke timber pieces to turn your house into your home x

Craig Milne

​Craig Milne

Craig is Southland born and bred and grew up on a farm near Lorneville. 
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Initially working in Forestry since back from super yachts he has found his passion lies with building bespoke furniture pieces and helping people have a statement piece for their home. Whether this is a kitchen bench a wow factor entrance gate or raised garden beds. It also allows him time with his very busy 3 boys.  

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Jane Milne

​Jane does not actively work for the business. Although she loves the timber products produced. She has a wish list of her own. As the saying goes though the mechanic services his own car last. ​

Jane completed a law degree at the turn of the century and was admitted to the bar when their oldest was 9 months old. She is currently researching defamation and wondering whether to go back to law school and specialise in this.

Jane Milne & kids

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Testimonials

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"We have used Southfields timber for all of our home DIY needs. My husband built an amazing raised vegetable bed and recently a mezzanine floor for our girls room. We have used macrocarpa and it is the most beautiful wood which leads well with bespoke designs.
The service we received from Jane in the office was very efficient and Craig was most helpful before purchase, making sure we were happy with our choice of wood and calculating measurements exactly. Also they were always available for extra requirements with the building process. Overall an excellent Southland company. It’s great to know that we are purchasing local timber too ❤️"

Campbell Family 2020

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Really friendly company , great communication and the best prices , fantastic work. 

​Leonie Graves 2020

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"I was impressed with the tidy job they did, Craig has got an impressive team behind him that know how to get the job done with minimal impact on the environment."

​Steven Clarke 

Photo supplied by Steven Clarke