Narangba Timbers supports FIAC
08 December 2016
Timber suppliers Narangba Timbers in Brisbane reveal how proposed changes in the forestry industry could affect all aspects of the timber industry. Source: Timberbiz In 2014, the Australian Government established a group of forestry and timber industry insiders called the Forest Indus
Continue Reading →Bough to environmental pressure this Christmas
08 December 2016
What kind of Christmas present shows a loved one you care, creates a lasting memento and benefits generation after generation? Don’t be stumped, or bark up the wrong tree, or ‘bough’ to big brand pressure this Christmas. Source: Scoop NZ According to the Native Forest Restoration Trus
Continue Reading →Good forest returns for NZ
08 December 2016
New Zealand’s forestry sector can expect to see the current strong market continuing long term, fuelled by the ongoing demand from Asia. Source: New Zealand Herald, Wanganui Chronicle New Zealand export log prices rose for a third straight month in November, pushed along by low shippi
Continue Reading →Revenue up for Japanese owners
08 December 2016
Higher revenue from an improved woodchip market and a lower dollar has boosted profits at Albany Plantation Export Company, WA Plantation Resources and Bunbury Fibre Exports. Source: Business News Revenue at Bunbury-headquartered WA Plantation Resources was 23.2% higher at $81.3 milli
Continue Reading →NZ wood mill on ice
08 December 2016
Plans to build a new wood processing facility at Ngawha in Northland have been put on ice by Northland Inc, New Zealand Trade and Enterprise and the Ministry for Primary Industries. Source: Scoop NZ It follows the publication of a study into the potential project by independent consul
Continue Reading →Cold comfort for Tasmanians
08 December 2016
Six Tasmanian government businesses are operating with a letter of comfort from the Treasurer including Forestry Tasmania. Source: Herald Sun During a government business enterprise hearing scrutinising the Tasmanian Public Finance Corporation, Labor MLC Craig Farrell asked Treasurer
Continue Reading →Express yourself on carbon credits
08 December 2016
The Australian Government has encouraged interested stakeholders to provide their views on a new draft plantation forestry method and proposed amendments to the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative) Rule 2015. Source: Timberbiz Assistant Minister for Agriculture and Water Resourc
Continue Reading →Vic review of laws for owner-drivers and forestry contractors
08 December 2016
A review of laws surrounding the regulation of owner drivers and forestry contractors has been announced by the Victorian Government. Sources: AFCA, Timberbiz This review will identify any improvements that could be made to the owner drivers and Forestry Contractors Act 2005 (ODFC Act
Continue Reading →One Forty One free trees
08 December 2016
Twinkling with lights and laden with tinsel, a real pine Christmas tree proudly standing in the living room is a sight to behold. Source: ABC News Living among thousands of hectares of pine plantations, chances are at least a few residents in South Australia’s south-east have al
Continue Reading →RISI Euro conference focus on Brexit
01 December 2016
The 19th RISI Annual European Conference will highlight the Brexit Effect and what lies ahead for the European pulp and paper industry as well as feature a key packaging seminar. Source: Timberbiz The conference will take place from March 6-8, 2017 at the Marriott Hotel in Amsterdam,
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