Solomon Islands logging illegal?
10 August 2017
A conservationist in Solomon Islands is calling for an investigation into the legality of a logging operation that allegedly destroyed two hectares of mangroves in Malaita province. Source: Radio New Zealand John Atitete helps run a conservation initiative in East Are’Are in Sou
Continue Reading →EU warns Poland to stop logging primeval woodland
10 August 2017
The EU has warned Poland to obey a ban on logging in Europe’s last primeval woodland, saying it would add any breach to a broader Brussels case against Warsaw over democratic standards. Source: Yahoo 7 News Poland’s right-wing government vowed that logging would continue i
Continue Reading →GLT with S Mark of assurance
10 August 2017
As building materials quite rightly face scrutiny with regards to compliance, the specifying of certified, quality products for construction is increasingly necessary. Source: Timberbiz Hyne Timber can confirm its Glue Laminated Timber (GLT) has been independently certified by Bureau
Continue Reading →Nathan Trushell permanent CEO of VicForests
10 August 2017
Nathan Trushell has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of VicForests following a successful period of acting CEO. Source: Timberbiz VicForests’ Board Chair, Michael Humphris, said Mr Trushell brings a wealth of experience in the Victorian native timber industry. “It is with gre
Continue Reading →Waitakere Ranges besieged by kauri dieback
10 August 2017
Auckland Council has released its latest report into kauri dieback, which found the number of trees with the devastating disease more than doubled in five years. Several of the most popular tracks were closed in 2015 to try to prevent kauri dieback spreading on people’s shoes. B
Continue Reading →Tas town’s battle between tourism and timber
10 August 2017
Tensions between Tasmania’s long-held identity as a logging state and its emerging brand as an ecotourism destination are being put to the test in Derby. Source: ABC News The small north-east Tasmanian town is caught in a political fight over legislation that could open parts of
Continue Reading →Sir Bob designs tallest timber offices
10 August 2017
Fed up with fixing design errors in the properties he buys, Sir Bob Jones says he has designed a “faultless” office building. Source: Stuff NZ Property mogul Sir Bob Jones plans to take the timber industry to new heights, by erecting the world’s tallest wooden office
Continue Reading →NSW draft native forestry bill overly complex
10 August 2017
A draft bill to revamp regulations for native forestry in NSW was slammed as “overly complex” and inequitable, and it failed to address “an inherent conflict of interest” in the oversight of state-owned Forestry Corp. Source: The Sydney Morning Herald Documents
Continue Reading →Local forestry firefighters deployed to Canada for bushfire emergency
10 August 2017
Forestry Corporation firefighters from Eden, Walcha, Grafton and Casino have been deployed to Canada as part of a 100-strong Australian taskforce assisting in bushfire fighting in British Columbia, Canada. Source: Timberbiz Amba Addinsall from Eden, Matt Hagon from Grafton, Brian Lync
Continue Reading →18th Australian Timber Design Awards Night
10 August 2017
On 25 October the 2017 Australian Timber Design Award winners will be announced in Melbourne. Source: Timberbiz For the first time, Dangerous Designs is joining the event which will be hosted by MC Tracey Spicer. Tickets for the event are now available and it cost $170 per person for
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