McVilly sites up for sale
25 May 2017
McVilly Timber, operating under the company name of Mount Edisar Pty Ltd, was placed in administration in February with debts of $1 million. Source: The Standard Creditors voted for assets to be sold after the business failed to sell by expression of interest in March. Charles Stewart
Continue Reading →CCH to close Morwell but Yarram is safe
25 May 2017
The future of the 160 workers has been thrown in doubt with New Zealand-based Carter Holt Harvey announcing its Morwell sawmill will close as soon as August. The decision is unlikely to affect the operation of the CHH sawmill in Yarram. Source: Gippsland Times and Maffra Spectator CHH
Continue Reading →Putting a value on our tree-mendous natural resources
25 May 2017
Forestry, cotton and fisheries enterprises stand to reap the benefits of a $900,000 Coalition Government R&D investment that will improve competitiveness, increase access to international markets and allow better risk and cost management across the industries. Source: Timberbiz D
Continue Reading →John Stokes heads SA AFPA
25 May 2017
National body for forest, wood and paper products, the Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA), has announced the appointment of John Stokes as its new South Australian Manager. Source: Timberbiz Previously the CEO for Master Builders SA, Mr Stokes brings extensive experience in
Continue Reading →NZ Government ignores opportunities to avoid squandering $14billion
25 May 2017
New Zealand’s Bioenergy Association says it’s disappointed the Government is not recognising that by investment in bioenergy and other renewable energy opportunities within New Zealand that it can avoid squandering $14billion to overseas countries to meet our climate change obli
Continue Reading →Australia’s forestry sector continues to break records
25 May 2017
Australia’s forestry sector is continuing to enjoy some of the best conditions in its history, according to a report released today by the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES). The report, Australian forest and wood products statistics: Septem
Continue Reading →Aussie forwarder champ takes on the world
25 May 2017
The world championship of, the Forwarder World Cup will be held at Elmia with Australian Michael Scott representing the country. Source: Timberbiz Entrants from 11 countries are currently registered for the world championship, the Forwarder World Cup, including Aussie Michael Scott. F
Continue Reading →ANZ Cambodian partner accused of illegal logging
18 May 2017
The ANZ has distanced itself from reports its local partner in a Cambodia joint-venture bank has been accused of illegal logging. Source: ABC News Twelve years ago, the ANZ teamed up with Cambodian conglomerate the Royal Group to form ANZ Royal. Their 45% partner in the bank is one of
Continue Reading →Big South Island NZ forest for sale
18 May 2017
A big forest with 1902ha of established trees and a freehold land area of 2411ha, is for sale in Marlborough 79kms southwest of Blenheim, along with significant forestry infrastructure. Source: The New Zealand Herald “This is a rare chance for an astute purchaser to secure a well-mana
Continue Reading →Election commitments for foresters delivered
18 May 2017
The 2017-18 Federal Budget has delivered on all commitments to Australia’s agricultural industries made by the Turnbull Government at the 2016 election. Source: Timberbiz Assistant Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources, Anne Ruston, said the Budget handed down this week
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