NW Jolly Medal honours outstanding service to forestry
19 October 2017
A widely recognised expert in the areas of forest health and the application of remote sensing technologies, Dr Christine Stone, has been awarded the N.W. Jolly Medal, in recognition of her long-term commitment and ongoing contribution to industry R&D. Source: Timberbiz The medal
Continue Reading →NSW draft Native Forestry Bill under fire
19 October 2017
Scientists say the NSW Forestry Bill will not achieve a positive outcome for farmers or the environment. Source: Timberbiz The Institute of Foresters of Australia has joined the chorus of concerns from all sectors of the scientific community with a scathing assessment of the NSW Gover
Continue Reading →In UK 84% favour biomass says new survey
12 October 2017
In the UK 84% of people support the use of waste and 77% the use of biomass for energy production, according to new survey results published by the Energy Technologies Institute (ETI). Source: Bioenergy News Other key findings from the survey include 88% of 18-24 years olds believing
Continue Reading →Triennial global General Assembly of the FSC
12 October 2017
A broad range of vital topics that will have a profound impact on the future of responsible forestry was discussed by delegates attending the second day of the triennial global General Assembly of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), the world’s leading forest certification org
Continue Reading →Two weeks to Timber awards announcement
12 October 2017
Less than two weeks to go before the 2017 Australian Timber Design Award winners are announced in Melbourne. Source: Timberbiz For the first time Dangerous Designs will be joining the celebrations that will beled by celebrity MC Tracey Spicer. Tickets are available at $170 pp for entr
Continue Reading →Forestry Corp NSW fined for rocky road
12 October 2017
In a judgment handed down on recently the NSW Land and Environment Court ordered Forestry Corporation of NSW to pay an $8000 fine and that it cover the EPA’s legal costs believed to be about $65,000. Source: Canberra Times Principal among a series of breaches was the potential f
Continue Reading →South Canterbury industry ripe for investment
12 October 2017
The South Canterbury forestry industry is ripe for investment, while plantation owners who are keen to expand face various challenges, an industry expert says. Source: Stuff NZ Competing against dairying and pastoral crops for viable land, as well as overseas investment requirements,
Continue Reading →The history of Gympie timber
12 October 2017
Gympie’s timber history began in earnest soon after gold was discovered in 1867 by James Nash, and the industry has been at the heart of Gympie ever since. Source: Gympie Times Following alluvial fossicking, and when mining began, timber became vital for the safe construction of mine
Continue Reading →NZ government alerted to Kauri sell off
12 October 2017
Government officials have checked out a company which seems to offer bulk swamp kauri on a Chinese e-commerce site but say no laws have been broken. Source: New Zealand Herald The rupturing of a vital fuel pipeline near Ruakaka last month – possibly after it was damaged by a dig
Continue Reading →New Zealanders put stop on replanting trees
12 October 2017
Some New Zealand forest owners are suspending replanting of trees and re-thinking investments as the country’s third-largest export earner finds itself in the sights of maverick politician Winston Peters’ protectionist agenda. Sources: Today Online, Reuters The election ki
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