There are three species of falcon indigenous to New Zealand. The New Zealand Bush Falcon is the only species present in the North Island and is considered threatened. The study, based in Kaingaroa Forest in the Central North Island, was carried out over the period 2003-2007 with the aim of better understanding how the New Zealand Bush Falcon utilizes the plantation forest. The study showed that the falcons are using the plantation forest in high numbers, and are preferentially nesting in post harvest cutover areas, generally within vicinity of mature plantation forest edges. The study also showed that production forestry is entirely compatible with the falcon; in fact, forestry activities enhance habitat for the species, with a large production forest with a range of habitats apparently providing ideal substitute habit for native forest. As a requirement for Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification we keep a 'rare, threatened and endangered species' sightings database.