Stumped on how to remove stumps, not anymore
15 February 2018
An Australian and an American hope they are about to solve a problem that has had others stumped. Source: The Weekly Times Naracoorte’s Brad Dickenson knew he was looking at something special when he saw a video clip on social media of a machine in the US wrenching old stumps out of t
Continue Reading →Gisborne focus for NZ government
15 February 2018
The New Zealand Government’s Tuawhenua Provincial Growth Fund will be launched in Gisborne on February 23, catapulting Gisborne to the centre of the Government’s regional development strategy. Source: The Gisborne Herald Ikaroa-Rawhiti MP and Cabinet minister Meka Whaitiri will also h
Continue Reading →Coalmining clearing forests
15 February 2018
Coalmining companies were given approval to clear nearly 10% of what is now a critically endangered forest in the New South Wales Hunter Valley over the past decade, according to evidence before a government commission. Source: The Guardian It has prompted calls for politicians and bu
Continue Reading →Australia’s most dangerous jobs not compensated well
15 February 2018
In 2016, the industry recorded 44 deaths on the job, but despite the inherent danger involved, the average agriculture, forestry and fishing worker is paid just $76,630 per annum, compared with the average national earning of $75,598. Source: The Morning Bulletin Manufacturing is the
Continue Reading →Farm forestry in action
15 February 2018
Forestry has become a strong interest to many people in New Zealand, even if only because this Government is aiming to plant so many trees to cover our emissions. Source: New Zealand Herald For farmers this could be the chance to diversify and for townsfolk the chance to invest. Trees
Continue Reading →Juken junks its Matawhero plant
15 February 2018
Japanese-owned wood products company Juken has confirmed it will axe up to 100 jobs at its Matawhero plant near Gisborne. Source: Radio New Zealand It said it was pressing on with plans to cut production of plywood and laminated timber products. The company said it had been affected b
Continue Reading →AFPA lobbies in SA elections
15 February 2018
South Australian parties and candidates are being urged to commit to a 10-point plan that will double the economic value of timber manufacturing in SA, drive innovation and create thousands more regional jobs in our Forest Industries in the State’s South East. Source: Timberbiz The br
Continue Reading →Farmers core plank in forestry’s strategic growth
15 February 2018
Farmers and farmland use incentives are a central plank in a new strategic plan to bolster the viability of Australia forestry sector. Sources: Farm Online, Queensland Country Life In September last year, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull announced that a National Forest Industries Plan
Continue Reading →CBUS property chief joins GBCA board
15 February 2018
Adrian Pozzo (Chief Executive Officer of Cbus Property) has been appointed to the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) board of directors, as sustainability stalwart Mark Gray retires. Source: Timberbiz According to GBCA Chair, Rod Fehring, Mr Pozzo’s appointment adds extra dept
Continue Reading →New Jersey to house largest timber office in US
07 February 2018
Canadian studio Michael Green Architecture has unveiled plans for a massive timber office complex on the waterfront of Newark, New Jersey, which is expected to be the largest of its kind in the USA. Source: Dezeen The design comprises three stepped volumes in rising heights of six, ei
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