Tropical Forestry at Cairns Foresters conference
14 June 2017
Tropical Forestry: Innovation and Change in the Asia Pacific Region is the theme for the Institute of Foresters of Australia’s conference on 14 – 17 August 2017 in Cairns. Source: Timberbiz This theme recognises the rich history of Australian Foresters who have contributed to th
Continue Reading →Logging for a hundred years with Caterpillar
14 June 2017
Caterpillar has been involved in the forestry industry going back to its formation in 1925. Its history in logging goes back even further – over 100 years – back to the time of Daniel and CL Best. Source: Timberbiz It all started with one of Caterpillar’s founders, CL “Le
Continue Reading →Dunedin forest closed due to red needle
14 June 2017
A Dunedin forest remains closed to the public after a pine tree disease not previously found on the South Island’s lower east coast reached the city. Source: Otago Daily Times City Forests chief executive Grant Dodson yesterday confirmed the forest at Cedar Farm, above Port Chal
Continue Reading →ASH will go to Tasmania
14 June 2017
ASH will axe 250 jobs and move to Tasmania after the owners say the Victorian government failed to make a “genuine offer” to keep its production on the mainland. Source: AAP Australian Sustainable Hardwoods’ Heyfield Mill will close in August, ahead of its original S
Continue Reading →CHH workers vote down pay deal
14 June 2017
Carter Holt Harvey’s timber mill at Myrtleford remains in limbo after workers voted down a new pay deal on Friday. Source: The Border Mail A total 97 workers voted no to the new enterprise agreement while 86 voted yes in the secret ballot over two days. Construction Forestry Mining an
Continue Reading →Power to the grid from SA timber waste
14 June 2017
Processed plantation timber waste could provide a new source of baseload electricity in South Australia when renewable energy rules are overhauled, in the wake of today’s release of the Finkel report. Source: Adelaide Now Queensland-based company Altus Renewables is planning to build
Continue Reading →Plant trees now don’t wait for climate report
14 June 2017
Forest owners in New Zealand want the government to get extra forest planting underway, rather than waiting for a report on climate change to be presented next year. Source: New Zealand Herald Minister for Climate Change Paula Bennett has announced that the Productivity Commission wil
Continue Reading →Forest Harvesting Optimisation Project Update
14 June 2017
A project is underway to review and update units of competency from the FWP Forest and Wood Products Training Package, in line with current forest harvesting optimisation technology and the impact on utilisation processes. Source: Timberbiz Draft units of competency and skill sets are
Continue Reading →Tarkine talks for future of forestry
14 June 2017
Tasmania’s Tarkine region is heralded by land rights activists for its high environmental and cultural value, however, the area also holds value to industries with the power to make or break the state government’s bottom line. Source: The Advocate Government Business Enterprise Forest
Continue Reading →Finkel review – an opportunity for wood waste energy
14 June 2017
The Finkel Report’s recommendation of a Clean Energy Target (CET) creates an opportunity for Australia to embrace renewable energy from wood waste as part of our clean energy mix, with the potential to provide baseload electricity and help meet Australia’s emissions reduction target,
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