Victoria prepare for a deadly fire season
30 November 2017
Fire chiefs are warning Victorian communities to prepare for a potentially deadly fire season, amid fears a looming La Nina pattern could lead to residents becoming complacent. Source: The Weekly Times The Bureau of Meteorology has announced it is on watch for the development of a La
Continue Reading →Christmas wishes from AFPA to our politicians
30 November 2017
The Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) delivered two sustainably sourced real Christmas trees to Parliament House to remind our MPs and Senators of the importance of Australia’s forest industries and how they help the environment. Source: Timberbiz “As people are getting re
Continue Reading →Affordable housing from CLT in Campbelltown
30 November 2017
An affordable housing development made from cross-laminated timber (CLT) has opened in Campbelltown, making it the largest residential engineered timber building in Australia and the first in NSW, according to community housing provider BlueCHP. Source: The Fifth Estate The developmen
Continue Reading →China’s ban on logging increases demand for foreign logs
23 November 2017
A ban on commercial logging natural forests in China is expected to boost the country’s demand for foreign logs. A logging ban in China’s natural forests will likely increase its demand for foreign logs, but the impact on the Northwest’s timber market is uncertain. Source: Blue Mounta
Continue Reading →Work to do to plant a billion trees in NZ
23 November 2017
The forestry industry needs to highlight career and economic opportunities if it is to meet a government proposal to plant a billion trees nationally in the next decade, a Taranaki forestry consultant has said. Source: Stuff NZ Regional Development Minister Shane Jones released an amb
Continue Reading →Timber centre for Maryborough
23 November 2017
Maryborough MP Bruce Saunders has proposed a new timber centre to help skill up workers for the region’s timber industry. Source: Fraser Coast Chronicle The centre, which would be a joint project between the State Government and private timber enterprises, would help teach worke
Continue Reading →Moreland wins safety award at OneFortyOne
23 November 2017
Harvesting contractor Moreland Holdings was a popular winner at the OneFortyOne Plantations inaugural safety awards taking out a major award for “Group or Company of the Year” for their outstanding commitment to workplace health and safety. Source: Timberbiz Morelands was recognised f
Continue Reading →VicForests replies to court proceedings
23 November 2017
An environmental group has issued legal proceedings regarding VicForests operations under the Central Highlands Regional Forest Agreements (RFAs). Source: Timberbiz The Central Highlands RFA is a 20-year agreement between the Commonwealth and Victorian Governments to provide effective
Continue Reading →Courting another forest fight
23 November 2017
Exemptions allowing logging to occur in Australia’s native forests without approval under federal environmental law are being challenged in court as lawyers claim the agreements creating them are not being adhered to in an area of Victoria. Source: The Guardian The case, brought by En
Continue Reading →Log prices drive harvesting in NZ
23 November 2017
High logs prices are being driven by the domestic market and Chinese exports. These logs are stacked for export at the Taranaki port. Source: Stuff NZ Foresters are taking advantage of strong log prices coming from demand for New Zealand logs in China. Canterbury forestry consultant
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