Half NZ timber harvest exported as logs
03 August 2017
More than 50% of the timber harvest in New Zealand is being exported in log form. Source: Timberbiz However, some sawmills in the country have taken advantage of the growing demand for softwood lumber in the US the past few years, with the total export value having gone up 37% from 20
Continue Reading →South Australia to contribute $2 million to forest products innovation
03 August 2017
The Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) welcomes the South Australian Government announcement of $2 million towards a National Institute for Forest Products Innovation node in Mount Gambier. Source: Timberbiz “This investment is recognition that in a carbon constrained globa
Continue Reading →ETS may reduce forest planting when more is needed
03 August 2017
New Zealand forest owners and wood processors say they appreciate the government needs to fine tune the Emissions Trading Scheme, but they believe present uncertainty in the ETS might lead to a reduction in forest planting, just when it needs to increase. Source: Timberbiz The Chair o
Continue Reading →Prime Minister to speak at AFPA’s industry dinner
03 August 2017
The Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) has announced that Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull will be speaking at AFPA’s Industry Gala Dinner on Tuesday 12 September 2017 at the Great Hall in Parliament House. Source: Timberbiz The Prime Minister will be delivering the keynote
Continue Reading →Almost 126,000 employed in renewable energy UK
27 July 2017
The UK’s renewable energy industry, including heat, power and transport, employed a record 125,940 people in 2015/16, according to a new report. Source: Bioenergy News The report is called REView 2017 and is the sector’s annual publication. The number of jobs grew by 2.5% between 201
Continue Reading →Supersized firefighter
27 July 2017
The Global SuperTanker – the largest, fastest, and most technologically advanced aerial firefighter in the world – has received interim approval from the US Interagency Airtanker Board (IAB) to fight fires in the United States. Source: Timberbiz The 17-month approval is si
Continue Reading →FWPA Grower Research Advisory Committee
27 July 2017
Following the restructured engagement process, FWPA has embedded a new grower-focused voluntary matching program within its operations, off the back of extensive industry consultation. Source: Timberbiz Over the last 18 months, a number of major growers have worked together to fund a
Continue Reading →Firefighters wanted by NSW Forestry Corp
27 July 2017
In the wake of one of the Hunter’s worst fire seasons on record, the call has gone out for seasonal firefighters to help bolster local firefighting ranks during the coming summer months. Source: Maitland Mercury NSW Forestry Corporation is advertising locally for firefighters in
Continue Reading →Celebrating the return of traditional burning
27 July 2017
Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change Lily D’Ambrosio joined Aboriginal Elders from the Dja Dja Wurrung community to hold a ceremony celebrating the historic return of traditional burning to their lands. Source: Timberbiz This year two traditional burns — thought to be t
Continue Reading →Practical sawmilling workshops key to WoodTECH 2017
27 July 2017
Two years ago – over two weeks – the FIEA WoodTECH technology series achieved a record turnout of local sawmilling companies. Over 350 delegates attended. Source: Timberbiz All major sawmilling companies in addition to leading tech providers from throughout Australasia, North America
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