More than 60,000 tree species
05 April 2017
There are 60,065 species of trees in the world, according to a comprehensive study of the world’s plants. Source: BBC News Botanical Gardens Conservation International (BGCI) compiled the tree list by using data gathered from its network of 500 member organisations. It hopes the
Continue Reading →Commonwealth Forestry Conference
05 April 2017
The second day of the 19th Commonwealth Forestry Conference began with the Global Forestry Conclave for discussion on the role of forestry in implementing international agreements in Commonwealth member nations and beyond with the focus on moving from agreed texts to action on ground.
Continue Reading →Old tools of the trade on display
05 April 2017
The soon-to-be-opened interpretive centre inside Railway House has seen the addition of a number of historical timber tools that will help tell the story of Busselton’s timber history. Source: The West Australian Several Busselton residents have donated tools to the centre which will
Continue Reading →Update on Heyfield
05 April 2017
Harvesting timber on private land, reducing possum protection zones, retooling the timber mill and using mixed species are some of the options the Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union is considering in a bid to save jobs at a Gippsland timber mill. Source: The Weekly Times
Continue Reading →Seedling sales positive sign for forestry
05 April 2017
An increase in seedling sales is a positive sign the forestry industry is gearing up for increased production, Forest Owners Association chief executive David Rhodes says. Sources: The New Zealand Herald, The Country A Ministry for Primary Industries survey of all 28 New Zealand comme
Continue Reading →Ministers support the forest products industry
05 April 2017
Forestry ministers and senior government officials met to discuss challenges and priorities for Australia’s forest products industry. Source: Timberbiz The Turnbull Government says it is committed to growing Australia’s forest products industry. Ministers re-affirmed the importance of
Continue Reading →Record log prices for City Forests
05 April 2017
Domestic log prices have hit record highs in recent weeks, underpinned by the boom in construction activity. Source: Otago Times Local log prices hit record highs in March as the combined construction and horticulture sectors buoyed demand from sawmills around the country, according t
Continue Reading →DR Henderson may scale back due to energy costs
05 April 2017
One of Benalla’s largest employers DR Henderson may scale back production and therefore employment if energy prices continue to skyrocket. Source: Riverina Herald Executive director of the soft timber and particle board manufacturer David Henderson has slammed the state government for
Continue Reading →Scion turns 70
05 April 2017
This month marks Scion’s 70th anniversary. In April 1947, the then State Forest Service established a Forest Experiment Station on the Scion campus to centralise forestry research. Source: Timberbiz The roots run deeper however, and Scion’s development has paralleled the evolution of
Continue Reading →TMA – Meet the politicians
05 April 2017
On 11 April 2017, the TMA is hosting an important event for the Industry, a chance for everyone to discuss the challenges that confront our sector with politicians. Source: Timberbiz This event will also enable you to gain first hand experience from an allied association – the Master
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