Paper bags not plastic
18 January 2018
The Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) is calling for a ban of single use light weight plastic bags nationally. Source: Timberbiz “It is good to see that many jurisdictions have already taken the step to ban single use light weight plastic bags,” CEO of AFPA, Mr Ross Hampto
Continue Reading →Jim Anderton’s legacy to NZ forest industry
18 January 2018
The Forest Owners Association is paying tribute to Jim Anderton for his contribution to the forest industry. Source: Scoop NZ President Peter Clark says Jim Anderton had a keen eye for the significance of forestry in the New Zealand economy and appreciated targeted government support
Continue Reading →Quintis shareholders seek to remove directors
18 January 2018
A prominent Kununurra farmer is among a group of shareholders seeking to remove three directors from the embattled Indian sandalwood producer Quintis. Source: ABC News Rural The company formerly known as Tropical Forestry Services which controls more than 12,000 hectares of Indian san
Continue Reading →Unfair sacking cost $12k
18 January 2018
A logging worker unfairly sacked just months after going off the benefit has been awarded more than NZ$12,000 by the Employment Relations Authority. Source: Radio NZ Nigel Brown started working for Te Kohu Logging in Hamilton in February last year after relocating from Tokoroa. After
Continue Reading →Expletive text not explicit enough
18 January 2018
If you received a text from your boss saying: “F…… useless. Make this your last week, f…… wasting my time”, what would you think? Would you think you were fired? Or would you brush it off as your boss having a bad day? Source: Stuff NZ That text is
Continue Reading →Foreign investment legislation could hurt NZ forestry
18 January 2018
The New Zealand Government could be about to fell its own tree-planting plans. Sources say Treasury has drafted legislation that it will put to Cabinet at the end of the month which will bring forestry cutting rights into the Overseas Investment Act framework. Source: Stuff NZ That wo
Continue Reading →Forestry is still among most dangerous industries
18 January 2018
If you work in agriculture, forestry and fishing, then you’re working in Australia’s most dangerous industry, a study has found. Source: Sydney Morning Herald A recent analysis by Finder Insights (https://www.finder.com.au/insights) has found agriculture, forestry and fish
Continue Reading →NZ log exports hit new record
18 January 2018
New Zealand log exports hit a new record last year, underscoring the concerns of local manufacturers that the country is sending too many unprocessed logs overseas, posing a threat for local timber supply in the future and undermining the goal to add more value to exports. Source: The
Continue Reading →Cane farmers and African mahogany
18 January 2018
Fifteen to 20 years ago, north Queensland cane farmers and woolgrowers alike were seeking alternate income streams to offset industry downturns, and for some, African mahogany hardwood plantations were an appealing option. Source: Queensland Country Life They especially liked their su
Continue Reading →Timber company sets up training in Maryborough
18 January 2018
A timber company will open a training centre in Maryborough after struggling to fill vacant positions because of unqualified applicants. Source: Fraser Coast Chronicle Sunchip Group managing director Mark Blackberry said roles offering a yearly salary of $80,000 and a work-life balanc
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