Trees are not the enemy of Australian farmers
17 April 2018
Australia’s peak farming body has backed growing trees on farms, emphasising that “trees are not the enemy of Australian farmers”. Source: Philip Hopkins The president of the National Farmers’ Federation, Fiona Simson, emphasised she wanted to break down the ideological barriers betwe
Continue Reading →South Gippsland votes against timber harvesting
17 April 2018
VicForests said that it respected the sentiments of South Gippsland Shire Council, that voted against native timber harvesting in Mirboo North. “We urge the Council and the community to continue talking with us,” Alex Messina, VicForests General Manager Corporate Affairs said. “Ther
Continue Reading →Study finds 36% of forestry workers at risk of hearing loss
12 April 2018
About 15% of noise-exposed workers in the agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (AFFH) sector experience hearing loss, according to a new NIOSH hearing loss study published in the American Journal of Industrial Medicine. Source: Insurance Journal While the 15% figure is below tha
Continue Reading →Lae timber processing backed by Australia
12 April 2018
A timber processing facility is being planned to be established in Lae, an idea currently discussed between the PNG Forest Authority (PNGFA) and the Australian Government, through the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research. Source: Looping.com PNGFA Acting Managing
Continue Reading →Danzer showcases 3D veneer products in Chicago
12 April 2018
Hardwood specialist Danzer presented its authentic wood products such as technical veneers and 3D-Veneer at Global Shop, the retail design, planning, and merchandising expo and conference that took place in Chicago. Source: Wood&Panel USA One of the company’s focuses at the fair:
Continue Reading →Top 5: Market Points from IndustryEdge
12 April 2018
9.4% – woodchip exports for the year-ended February 2018, were up 9.4% on the prior year, totalling 6.768 million bone dry metric tonnes 1,951 m3 – Australia’s exports of roughsawn hardwood products in February were valued at AUD2.717 million. Exports from Queensland continue to domin
Continue Reading →Entries for NZ Wood-Resene Timber Design Awards close April 30
12 April 2018
New judges and new categories ensure the prestigious 2018 NZ Wood-Resene Timber Design Awards are even more exciting, says NZ Wood’s Promotion Manager Debbie Fergie. Source: Timberbiz Monday, April 30 is the last day to enter. “Entries are already coming in, but if we don’t have yours
Continue Reading →AFPA wants young forestry researchers for international innovation award
12 April 2018
The Australian Forest Products Association is calling all young researchers in forest-based sciences to put their hands up and apply for the Blue Sky Young Researchers Innovation Award. Source: Timberbiz These are prestigious awards and the winners will be announced in Canada in 2019.
Continue Reading →Softwood chip prices up 21% in February
12 April 2018
Australia’s woodchip exports totalled 580,785 bone dry metric tonnes (bdmt) in February 2018, with hardwood chips at 494,345 (bdmt). Softwood chips continued their recent strength, totalling 86,440 bdmt. Source: IndustryEdge, Timberbiz Latest data analysed for the Australian industry
Continue Reading →International forestry meetings highlight importance of bioenergy
10 April 2018
The Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) Chief Executive Officer, Ross Hampton, recently attended Food and Agriculture (FAO) meetings in Rome, including the 59th Advisory Committee on Sustainable Forest-based Industries (ACSFI) meeting. Source: Timberbiz The ACSFI serves as a
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