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Progress report on National Forest Industries Plan

27 September 2021
A progress report on the National Forest Industries Plan shows the Australian Government is delivering on its commitments under the plan. The plan was launched in 2018 following extensive nationwide consultation. Source: Timberbiz “The Australian Government listened to industry when t
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Resolutely spreading waste to enhance agriculture

24 September 2021
Agricultural land spreading is one important way Resolute diverts waste from its operations. Certain waste products, such as organic waste, dehydrated sludge, and wood ash are rich in nutrients that promote plant growth, like phosphorous and nitrogen. Instead of being sent to landfill
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Komatsu upgrades its Comfort Ride

24 September 2021
A forwarder operator spends many hours a day in the cab, making a pleasant and comfortable work environment is extremely important. Forest terrain is often rough, and the operator is subjected to jolts and vibrations. Source: Timberbiz These can be tiring and make maintaining a steady
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SpruceSEA pilot project for climate change adapted seedlings

24 September 2021
A new pilot project “SpruceSEA” aims to transfer forest seedlings adapted to climate change more quickly to forest companies than traditional breeding approaches. SpruceSEA stands for Spruce Somatic Embryogenesis Application Austria. The Austrian Research Centre for Forests (BFW) has
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Conservation group pushes Bega timber hub decision to court, again

24 September 2021
A conservation group has again taken the decision to approve the construction of a south coast hi-tech timber optimisation hub to court in the hopes the move will be overturned. Source: The Chronicle. Bega Valley Shire Council has approved a development application for the hub from Al
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OneFortyOne looking to hire apprentices

24 September 2021
OneFortyOne is looking to take on new apprentices to start at its Mount Gambier Jubilee Sawmill in 2022. Maintenance Manager Andrew Hoath said every two years OneFortyOne looks to add enthusiastic apprentices to the trade team. Source: Timberbiz “This year we’re looking for an electri
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Redmond Sawmill’s $5m investment all for nothing

24 September 2021
A timber company in the WA’s south is concerned their recent $5 million sawmill upgrade will place the business in major financial difficulty, following the State Government’s hardwood logging ban. Source: ABC News Redmond Sawmill, north of Albany, has been processing hardwood t
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Agriforester elected chair of IFA/AFG Tasmania

24 September 2021
Molly Daskey-Willis has been elected as chair of the IFA/AFG Tasmanian Division. She is an agriforester within Private Forests Tasmania, who joined the organisation in August last year. Source: Timberbiz Ms Daskey-Willis comes from a rural background growing up in a small country town
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Big River Wagga employees re-training with government program

24 September 2021
Around 50 timber mill workers in Wagga Wagga who faced losing their jobs have received free training and a personal skills’ matching service, thanks to the NSW Government’s JobTrainer program. Source: Timberbiz Big River Industries announced in November last year that its Forest Hill
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Opinion: Vic Eddy – NEFA wants to just lock up forests not manage them

24 September 2021
After my 55 years in native forest management, news that Timber NSW has been “blocked” from court action against the Regional Forests Agreement is of some concern. In my career I had 17 years’ experience in the far north east of NSW when the environmental movement was just gaining mom
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