Creativity and technology the cornerstones of award-winning building
26 October 2017
Creativity and technology are fuel for the innovation generation. International House Sydney is a fusion of these two components, giving a platform to develop a culture of change and to drive sustainable growth. Source: Timberbiz Standing at the gateway of Barangaroo, International Ho
Continue Reading →Logging the most dangerous job in America
25 October 2017
There are several careers that put their workers’ lives in danger every day just by the nature of the job: police officers, fishermen and pilots, to name a few. But what is the job with the single highest fatality rate? Logging, by a mile. Sources: AOL, the Penny Hoarder According to
Continue Reading →Forest fires contribute to record loss of global tree cover
25 October 2017
Forest fires in Brazil and Indonesia contributed to a record loss in global tree cover in 2016, equivalent to the size of New Zealand, that could accelerate deforestation blamed for climate change, an independent forest monitoring network said. Sources: Reuters, Scientific American Ma
Continue Reading →Forest Growers Research Awards
25 October 2017
The Forest Growers Research Conference was held this week, with around 300 attendees. Forest researchers had a chance to celebrate their own on when the Forest Growers Research awards were presented at an industry conference in Christchurch. Source: Stuff.co NZ Carolyne Anderson of Sc
Continue Reading →Choosing the right tree spacing can increase yields
25 October 2017
Forest owners and managers can increase log quality, yield and total value by up to NZ$16,000 per hectare by choosing the right tree spacing and best genetically improved tree stocks for their forest stands. Sources: Timberbiz and Forestech A team of Scion scientists in New Zealand ha
Continue Reading →WoodSolutions Species App for everyone
25 October 2017
WoodSolutions has launched the WoodSolutions Species App to support professionals in the design and build industry, including furniture makers and DIYers to choose and specify the best timber species and products for structural, exterior and interior applications. Source: Timberbiz Th
Continue Reading →NZ new polices hit the spot
25 October 2017
New Government policy that will benefit the regions is being met with open arms in Rotorua with city leaders saying they are pleased money is finally being spent outside the main centres. Source: The New Zealand Herald The coalition agreement between Labour and New Zealand First has b
Continue Reading →NZ Shane Jones in charge of 100 million trees
25 October 2017
Shane Jones will be the Minister responsible for spending $1 billion a year on New Zealand’s regions. Source: Newshub Mr Jones will also be in charge of the new Forestry Service, which will plant 100 million trees a year – with the goal of planting a billion over 10 years.
Continue Reading →NZ forestry sector wish list for government
25 October 2017
The forestry sector is front-footing its wish list as New Zealand’s new coalition government takes shape, calling on investment in new plantings and increased timber use. Source: Otago Daily times In separate statements, the Wood Council of New Zealand wants the new Government t
Continue Reading →Health assessment – forestry sector obese
25 October 2017
One year ago, Alfonso del Rio was 110 kilograms and on the path to diabetes. He couldn’t climb a flight of stairs without leaning on the handrail, exhausted and gasping for breath. Confronted with worrying health assessment results, he was spurred into action. Source: The Age Th
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