Australia and China forestry co-operation
27 October 2016
Cooperation between Australia and China countries in the field of forestry has been germinating for some time, but the first signs of real strength and maturity in the relationship are upon us according to the Institute of Foresters. Source: Timberbiz Institute of Foresters Australia
Continue Reading →Green building champion joins FWPA
27 October 2016
Tony Arnel, previously chair of the World Green Building Council, has been elected to the Board of Forest and Wood Products Australia (FWPA) at the company’s annual general meeting held in Launceston, Tasmania. Source: Timberbiz “The nomination of Mr Arnel and subsequent election by t
Continue Reading →Solomon Islands tightens logging by foreigners
20 October 2016
The Solomon Islands’ Ministry of Forestry and Research will not issue any more felling licenses to newly registered foreign companies intending to carry out logging activities in the country. Source: Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation A Government statement said this is to contr
Continue Reading →US Airports support aviation biofuels
20 October 2016
Alliance Bioenergy announced that the Airports Council International – North America (“ACI-NA”) has given its written support of the CTS process for the production of aviation biofuels and Alliance’s application to the Department of Energy for a bio-refinery demonstration plant, produ
Continue Reading →US timber harvest stalls
20 October 2016
According to official statistics, the US timber harvests were practically the same in 2015 as in 2011, coming in at 355 million m3. This appears to be quite low considering the log demand by the US forest industry. Source: Timberbiz Analysis by Wood Resources International based on de
Continue Reading →VAFI Annual Dinner 2016 showcases industry
20 October 2016
With only one more month to go to this year’s Victorian Association of Forest Industries (VAFI) Annual Industry Dinner, CEO Tim Johnston would like to take a moment to thank those who make the event possible. Source: Timberbiz “This year we have a range of sponsors which really showca
Continue Reading →Award for new ‘green’ glue for wood products
20 October 2016
Scion’s environmentally-friendly bioadhesives technology has been awarded Biotechnology of the Year at NZBIO’s annual conference. Source: Timberbiz Dr Will Barker, Chief Executive of NZBIO, said the technology was a game changer for wood panel manufacturers. The Scion bioadhesives tea
Continue Reading →FCJA gains traction with ‘Australian brand’ image
20 October 2016
Australian furniture and joinery makers and designers are collaborating to build a globally recognised ‘Aussie brand’ image. Source: Timberbiz The catalyst is the current apartment and renovations boom and rising interest in bespoke design. The Furniture Cabinets Joinery Allian
Continue Reading →Type 5 wood testing and certification
20 October 2016
Wood testing and certification services provided by the Engineered Wood Products Association of Australasia (EWPAA) are of the highest standard according to CEO Dave Gover. Source: Timberbiz EWPAA-certified products are tested under strict National Association of Testing Authorities (
Continue Reading →Joint conference and industry dinner
20 October 2016
A joint conference and industry dinner hosted by Timber NSW and TTIA will be held on 17 November at Sydney Park Pavilion (Alan Davidson Oval). Source: Timberbiz The event will start at 12 noon for lunch with the conference commencing at 1pm and concluding at 4.30pm. The cost is $120 f
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