Big jump in MDF imports raises strategic questions
01 May 2018
Imports of MDF leaped 41% over the year-ended February, totalling more than 131,000m3. The rise in imports of MDF, along with higher imports of all other panel products raises important strategic questions for the domestic industry, according to trade and market consultants IndustryEd
Continue Reading →Next generation forest plantation investment
01 May 2018
Institutional investors, superannuation funds and trusts are a likely source of funds for a new venture by universities and industry that aims to establish tree plantations to meet Australia’s growing demand for wood. Philip Hopkins for Timberbiz The immediate focus is on Gippsland an
Continue Reading →Ontario invests $7.8m in tall wood
26 April 2018
Ontario, Canada is investing Can$7.8 million in the research, education and construction of tall wood buildings so more wood products can be used in new homes and taller buildings through the new Mass Timber Program. Source: Timberbiz This program is part of Ontario’s Climate Ch
Continue Reading →Save water thin the forest
26 April 2018
There are too many trees in Sierra Nevada forests, say scientists affiliated with the National Science Foundation (NSF) Southern Sierra Critical Zone Observatory (CZO). Source: Science Daily That may come as a surprise to those who see dense, verdant forests as signs of a healthy envi
Continue Reading →Asia Pacific Rainforest Summit wrap
26 April 2018
Through the theme “Protecting forests and people, supporting economic growth” the third Asia-Pacific Rainforest Summit (APRS) examined how the region’s economic and social development can better integrate with climate change and carbon emissions reduction goals. Source: Timberbiz, CIF
Continue Reading →New loaders for Elephants
26 April 2018
Ponsse has released a new loader for Elephant and ElephantKing forwarders. The new PONSSE K121 loader offers a new level of efficiency and speed for load handling in tough conditions. The new loader combines high slewing torque and lifting power, increased reach, and a new type of loa
Continue Reading →Free forestry logistics safety training
26 April 2018
Australian Forest Contractors Association (AFCA) and Engistics are running free forestry logistics safety training workshops. Source: Timberbiz The workshops will be run during May 2018 and cover load restraint research and testing, rollovers, incident investigation findings, court fi
Continue Reading →Australian Paper rail line attracts investment by other industries
26 April 2018
A Morwell precinct expected to attract significant industrial investment will have basic infrastructure installed and will be connected to the Port of Melbourne by rail. Source: RISI Technology Channels State Regional Development Minister Jaala Pulford was in Morwell to announce the i
Continue Reading →Forest industry backs judgment against forest companies
26 April 2018
Forest industry associations are supporting penalties imposed in the District Court against Bay of Plenty forest owner Whitikau Holdings and two harvesting contractors. Source: Timberbiz The companies pleaded guilty to charges laid under the Resource Management Act for damaging two st
Continue Reading →Federal Court grants interim injunction
26 April 2018
VicForests will defend an application for an injunction brought by the Friends of Leadbeaters Possum Inc (FLBP). Source: Timberbiz The Federal Court granted an interim injunction regarding six coupes until 2 May 2018, when the Court will hear arguments about whether a final injunction
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