Locking up more NSW forests won’t help koalas
08 May 2018
The peak industry groups representing NSW’s timber and forest products industries slammed the NSW Government’s announcement yesterday (Monday) to lock up more State Forest, with no evidence that it will lead to better conservation outcomes for koalas and without consulting with indust
Continue Reading →Trains hamper Canada’s ability to supply forest products
02 May 2018
Canada’s strained rail network is damaging Alberta’s forest industry according to Paul Whittaker, president and CEO of the Albert Forest Products Association in an article he wrote for CBC News. Source: CBC News After a winter of delayed shipments, high storage and truckin
Continue Reading →US softwood demand will continue up
02 May 2018
US softwood lumber demand is expected to continue its upward trajectory from the lows of the global financial crisis of 2008-2009, reaching an all-time high by mid 2020s, according to a newly released US Lumber Outlook Study by ForestEdge LLC and Wood Resources International LLC (USLO
Continue Reading →Open door to booming business
02 May 2018
The exhibition pairing of HOLZ-HANDWERK (the industry meeting for the wood processing sector) and FENSTERBAU FRONTALE (the international Trade Show. Window. Door. Facade) achieved record numbers for visitors and countries of origin this year. Source: Timberbiz There was a combined tot
Continue Reading →NSW thinning study shows positive results
02 May 2018
New research on the impacts on biodiversity of ‘thinning’ White cypress pine trees (Callitris glaucophylla) has yielded promising results, finding many positive relationships between the management practice and the diversity of species in NSW forests. Source: Timberbiz The project, le
Continue Reading →Amended PEFC standard for Sustainable Forest Management out for public comment
02 May 2018
The draft of the PEFC Sustainable Forest Management Meta-Standard has been released for public comment. Source: Timberbiz The Meta-Standard provides the base document against which all PEFC endorsed National Standards must align. It provides requirements for performance and sustainabi
Continue Reading →Lack of action jeopardizes Gippsland forestry
02 May 2018
Gippsland timber bosses have slammed the state government for a lack of action after committing $110 million last year to establish more timber plantations in the region. Source: Latrobe Valley Express The funding was allocated in the Victorian State Budget to help with the creation o
Continue Reading →National Environmental Standards for Plantation Forestry on now
02 May 2018
New plantation forestry regulations will better protect the environment while improving productivity within the forestry sector according to New Zealand Forestry Minister Shane Jones. Source: Timberbiz “The new National Environmental Standards for Plantation Forestry come into effect
Continue Reading →Fonterra shows that biomass can replace coal for process heat
02 May 2018
Bioenergy Association New Zealand has congratulated Fonterra on its move to use wood fuel at its Brightwater dairy factory. Source: Timberbiz “The Brightwater boiler conversion is evidence Fonterra is serious about its commitment to reduce absolute emissions by 30% by 2030, and
Continue Reading →Victoria allocates $36 million to modernise RFAs
02 May 2018
About $36 million will be spent on modernising the regional forest agreements in Victoria under the Andrews Government’s 2018-19 state budget released this week. From Philip Hopkins for Timberbiz Treasurer Tim Pallas said the Government recognised that the forestry industry was import
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