Intergrain Timber Vision Awards shortlist
24 August 2017
The shortlist for the 2017 Intergrain Timber Vision Awards, which recognize excellence in the use of timber in the built environment, has been released. Source: ArchitectureAU From 158 submissions, 31 projects have been shortlisted in five key categories: Commercial Exterior, Commerci
Continue Reading →NSW report measures socio-economic impact of softwood
24 August 2017
A new report has for the first time measured the socio-economic impact of the southern NSW softwood industry, which adds more than $1 billion to the region’s economy annually. Source: The Border Mail It found ongoing plantation investment was needed to support processing and spin-off
Continue Reading →Jobs may be lost at Heyfield despite buyout
24 August 2017
Up to 20 jobs could be lost from the Heyfield timber mill later this month, a Coalition MP has warned, as the Victorian Government continues to negotiate the purchase of the business. Source: The Weekly Times The Government announced early last month it would buy the Australian Sustai
Continue Reading →Revival of Brooweena sawmill adds jobs to the community
24 August 2017
A family of sawmill owners is breathing new life into Brooweena sawmill with around 25 jobs up for grabs. It comes three years after the rural mill shut suddenly in 2014, devastating local contractors. Source: The Fraser Coast Chronicle New owner Ben Hall Sr, who has worked in sawmill
Continue Reading →Delay in sale of Tas pulpwood plantations
24 August 2017
The ongoing delay in the announcement of the sale of Sustainable Timber Tasmania’s pulpwood plantations has prompted questions from Labor about potential for a “fire sale”. Source: The Mercury The State Government remains silent on the outcome of the sale process. The sale of plantati
Continue Reading →Tasmanian RFA extended for two decades
24 August 2017
This month the Australian and Tasmanian Governments agreed to extend the Tasmanian Regional Forest Agreement (RFA) for a further two decades. Source: Timberbiz Tasmania’s forests have long been the lifeblood of the state, providing jobs and economic opportunities to thousands. However
Continue Reading →ABARES forestry pocketbook
24 August 2017
A revealing snapshot of Australia’s forestry industry, released by the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES), has shown its enormous contribution to regional Australia. Source: Timberbiz Assistant Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources An
Continue Reading →Toyota turns to wood
17 August 2017
Car designers could turn to wood in a bid to make cars lighter, stronger and cheaper. Source: The Sun UK A material made from wood pulp is five stronger than steel but weighs 80% less, according to researchers in Japan. And a leading supplier to Toyota is working alongside the boffins
Continue Reading →Trump Towers no – Trump Trees
17 August 2017
US President Donald Trump doesn’t believe in the science of human-caused climate change. He wants to ignore one of the greatest threats to healthy life on Earth. Source: Todayville Trump wants to bring back coal despite scientists telling us we cannot afford to burn it, and despite ec
Continue Reading →Quality assurance for NZ wood products steps up
17 August 2017
New Zealand wood products already undergo strict and independent, third-party scrutiny to ensure that they comply with the NZ Building Code. Source: Timberbiz All NZ wood products are made to standards and codes set by the official NZ standards body, Standards New Zealand, and by the
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