Anti genetic engineering lobbyists are concerned about a proposed new national environmental standard for plantations, which is going through its third round of consultation. Source: Radio New Zealand The government said a national standard would simplify rules and save the forestry i
The falling dollar and the end of the mining construction boom have improved the economic viability of a Tamar Valley pulp mill, according to a Launceston financial analyst. Source: The Examiner Polling conducted for The Examiner showed the project still had the backing of a narrow ma
Victoria’s low grade native timber could soon be packed into shipping containers bound for China and other cut-price countries for processing under a plan to help ailing state timber company VicForests. Source: The Age VicForests has been left without a market for hundreds of th
Tasmania’s top independent forestry adviser to the State Government has quit, three weeks after being gagged by the Resources Minister. Source: ABC News Former Legislative Council member Sue Smith resigned as deputy chair of the Ministerial Advisory Council on Monday. Council me
Australia’s “agroforestry” movement is gaining momentum, as farmers revegetate their land with harvestable timber, while reaping all the natural benefits trees offer livestock systems. Source: ABC Rural Described as “the wise use of trees and shrubs”, hun
Latest figures confirm the number of new home commencements rebounded in the March quarter of 2015, said the Australian Housing Industry Association (HIA). Source: Timberbiz “The strong result for the March 2015 quarter was the second highest level for any quarter on record,” said HIA
Italy’s Milano Expo features some of the world’s finest contemporary timber architecture. Source: Timberbiz In response to numerous requests for a follow-up to the successful WoodSolutions English tour, it is calling for expressions of interest from design and construction professiona
Scion’s forest genetics conference in Rotorua in 2016 is expected to attract around 200 delegates from all over the world. Source: Timberbiz Scion is hosting the Forest Genetics for Productivity Conference (FGFC 2016) on 14-18 March 2016 as part of the International Union of Forest Re
Engineered wood products will see growth of 20% to 25%, according to industry trade group APA in the US. Source: Woodworking Network Economic growth and homebuilding will also increase demand for North American structural panels, which are forecast to grow 19%. APA represents approxim
Timber companies, environmentalists and airplane manufacturers might seem unlikely bedfellows, but that’s exactly what’s shaping up in Jet City. Source: Puget Sound Business Journal Fuel from wood waste could soon be fueling Alaska Airlines jets lifting off from Seattle Ta