Australia’s sustainable forestry at FSC Australia’s Public Forum
22 March 2018
Forest certification organisation, the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC Australia), will bring together key players in Australia’s sustainable forestry industry at their public forum. Source: Timberbiz The forum will take place on Thursday 22 March from 2-6pm at the Library at the Dock
Continue Reading →Timber Queensland launches awards program for engagement
22 March 2018
Timber Queensland’s inaugural student awards programs SmartForests18 and SmartTimber18 will have cash prizes and it will provide students with opportunities to engage with potential employers. Source: Timberbiz Clarissa Brandt, Communications Manager Timber Queensland, said SmartFores
Continue Reading →Forestry wins with Liberals to pursue doubling timber manufacturing
22 March 2018
South Australia’s forest industries should be optimistic following the election of a new State Government over the weekend. The SA Liberal Party has committed key policies that will have a positive impact on forest industries as they’re implemented. Source: Timberbiz “The Libera
Continue Reading →International Day of Forests focus on industry and sustainability
22 March 2018
International Day of Forests (21 March) was a celebration of what our forests, timber and wood products mean to our lives, and the critical importance of sustainable management to protect the environment. Source: Timberbiz Assistant Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources, Senato
Continue Reading →More news more often
22 March 2018
More news, more often … that’s the promise when Daily Timber News moves into its twice-weekly timeslot (Tuesdays and Thursdays) from next week. This special industry-driven news outlet will take on a slightly different content coverage with special segments and opinion pie
Continue Reading →US hits Canada with newsprint duties
15 March 2018
American government hit the Canadian forestry industry with more duties this week as it upheld counterveiling duties on Canadian newsprint. Source: Times Colonist The United States Department of Commerce said in a statement that a preliminary investigation found Canadian exporters und
Continue Reading →Can cash promote conservation
15 March 2018
Paying rural villagers to cut down fewer trees boosts conservation not only while the payments are being made but even after they’re discontinued, according to a new CU Boulder study involving 1,200 tropical forest users in five developing countries. Source: University of Colorado The
Continue Reading →Progress on National Energy Guarantee
15 March 2018
As the consultation closes, the Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) congratulates the Federal Minister for Energy and Environment, Josh Frydenberg for progressing the National Energy Guarantee (NEG). Source: Timberbiz “The NEG, if well designed, is Australia’s best plan yet
Continue Reading →Report reveals timber impacts in WA
15 March 2018
Residents in the South West of Western Australia are concerned about the impact the timber and forestry industry is having on road safety, according to an industry report. Source: The West Australian However, the majority of residents believe the industry has a positive impact on the
Continue Reading →New regs for NZ forestry activities
15 March 2018
Plantation forestry is the third largest primary sector in New Zealand with significant economic and social benefits. Source: Mondaq Currently, forestry related activities are controlled by rules in district and regional plans. This is set to change as of 1 May 2018. Forestry activiti
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