Woodworks updated carbon calculator
24 November 2016
Woodworks has launched an updated version of its free carbon calculator, providing more options for buildings made from cross-laminated timber (CLT) and other mass timber products. Source: Timberbiz Using wood products that store carbon instead of building materials that require fossi
Continue Reading →Sweden says no to Myanmar due diligence
24 November 2016
Swedish Administrative Courts ruled that a certificate issued by the Myanmar Forest Products Merchants’ Federation (MFPMF) did not provide adequate proof that a shipment of teak imported into Sweden had been legally harvested. Source: EcosystemMarketplace The court’s verdict follows n
Continue Reading →UK Forestry Commission promotes itself at Xmas
24 November 2016
Escape the shops, wrap up warm, enjoy the Christmassy scent of pine trees, and get into the festive spirit this year in England’s national woods and forests. Source: Timberbiz As experts in trees Santa has given Forestry Commission England Christmas trees his 100% stamp of approval an
Continue Reading →Transforming the forest products industry
24 November 2016
The Arbre Hub and Business Action Learning Tasmania are holding an event in Launceston on Transforming the Forest Products Industry. Source: Timberbiz A range of speakers from industry, government and education will share lessons learnt and explore new ideas for change. These include
Continue Reading →Safety standards found lacking after Kidd death
24 November 2016
Lesley and Craig Kidd, parents of forestry worker Lincoln Kidd, want health and safety standards improved in the industry to prevent another death. Source: Stuff NZ The mother of a Horowhenua forestry worker crushed to death by a tree say he should have received more workplace trainin
Continue Reading →Hancock plants 1 billionth tree
24 November 2016
The Hancock Timber Resource Group is celebrating the planting of its one billionth tree since the organization’s founding in 1985. Source: PR News Wire The Boston-based timberland investment management organization recently celebrated the milestone with a group of conservation s
Continue Reading →NZ Wood Council welcomes FTA with China
24 November 2016
The New Zealand Wood Council is welcoming the chance to upgrade New Zealand’s free trade agreement with China, and up our forestry exports in the process. Source: Newstalk ZB Prime Minister John Key has announced talks will begin on improving the agreement that came into force e
Continue Reading →Queen Elizabeth recognizes USC forestry research
24 November 2016
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has formally acknowledged more than three years of forestry research by the University of the Sunshine Coast in Papua New Guinea at a reception at Buckingham Palace. Source: My Sunshine Coast The $2.2 million community forestry project, now nearing compl
Continue Reading →Ricky Muir buys a mill
24 November 2016
After a short-lived, accidental but not insignificant stint in the Senate, Ricky Muir has learnt two lessons. “The one thing you can guarantee in politics is everybody lies,” he says good-humouredly. Source: Sydney Morning Herald The other? “So many people offer to d
Continue Reading →Finlayson Timber celebrates 141 years and employees
24 November 2016
Finlayson Timber and Hardware is celebrating its 141st anniversary next month with a special lunch that will recognise some of its longest serving employees – and there are a lot of them. Source: Courier Mail Finlayson is one of the oldest companies in Queensland and is still pr
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