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Fashion forward with forests

07 July 2023
Today, 6.4% of textiles are produced with wood-based feedstock, according to sustainability nonprofit Textile Exchange. With deforestation responsible for up to 10% of greenhouse gas emissions, pivoting to “forest-positive” sourcing for man-made cellulosic fibres (MMCF) such as viscos
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Swedish forest compensation

07 July 2023
It must be possible for forest owners to formally protect larger areas than today, and the compensation must be increased in some cases. These are just some of the of nine proposals submitted to the Swedish government by the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency and the Norwegian Fo
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House building drops sharply in the UK

07 July 2023
British house building fell in June at the sharpest pace in more than 14 years, apart from two months early in the COVID-19 pandemic, as higher borrowing costs dampened demand and weighed on the broader construction sector, a survey showed. Source: Reuters The S&P Global/CIPS cons
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Finalists for NZ Timber Design Awards

07 July 2023
The finalists for the NZ Timber Design Awards 2023 have been announced with a record number of entries this year. Source: Timberbiz The awards were last presented in 2020 in an online event however this year they will be celebrated with a gala dinner at the Cordis Hotel in Auckland on
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Get trees in the ground in Mount Gambier

07 July 2023
Getting trees in the ground will remain the focus of the timber industry as the Forest Industry Advisory Council hosted its first meeting at Wulanda Recreation Centre in Mount Gambier. Source: Border Watch The membership of the advisory council was expanded following the election of t
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FOA CEO David Rhodes retires from the role

07 July 2023
The NZ forestry industry farewelled FOA Chief Executive David Rhodes this week, after 18 successful years in the role. Source: Timberbiz Mr Rhodes has been party to an enormous amount of change over the years – the introduction of the forest growers levy in 2013, the destruction cause
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New convenor needed for Tas Forest & Forest Product Network

07 July 2023
After more than five “great years” in the convenor chair, the time has come for Therese Taylor to step back from her role with the Tasmanian Forests & Forest Product Network. Source: Timberbiz Ms Taylor said it has been a professional highlight for her to work with the
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Scrambling for the remains of Vic native timber

07 July 2023
The remains of Victoria’s native timber industry is in the dark about what happens next following VicForests’ rejected Supreme Court appeal. Source: Weekly Times After the verdict, announced last Tuesday, VicForests said in a statement it was “disappointed with the Victorian Court of
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Opinion: Nick Steel – Let’s clear up misconceptions about forestry in Tasmania

07 July 2023
A decade of change has made the Tasmanian forestry industry a leader in responsible business, says TFPA CEO Nick Steel. Despite it being 10 years since Gunns Ltd was placed into liquidation, many of forestry’s detractors seem to view the industry through an outdated lens. In the decad
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Friday analysis: Vic Labor, activists – votes & purported virtue is more important than environmental and humanitarian outcomes

07 July 2023
The long-term damage caused by the State Government in Victoria’s decision to close the native timber industry – prematurely or otherwise – is rapidly becoming obvious. In fact, that government’s treatment of rural Victoria makes it even worse. John Cameron knows what he i
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