Seedling sales positive sign for forestry
05 April 2017
An increase in seedling sales is a positive sign the forestry industry is gearing up for increased production, Forest Owners Association chief executive David Rhodes says. Sources: The New Zealand Herald, The Country A Ministry for Primary Industries survey of all 28 New Zealand comme
Continue Reading →Ministers support the forest products industry
05 April 2017
Forestry ministers and senior government officials met to discuss challenges and priorities for Australia’s forest products industry. Source: Timberbiz The Turnbull Government says it is committed to growing Australia’s forest products industry. Ministers re-affirmed the importance of
Continue Reading →Record log prices for City Forests
05 April 2017
Domestic log prices have hit record highs in recent weeks, underpinned by the boom in construction activity. Source: Otago Times Local log prices hit record highs in March as the combined construction and horticulture sectors buoyed demand from sawmills around the country, according t
Continue Reading →DR Henderson may scale back due to energy costs
05 April 2017
One of Benalla’s largest employers DR Henderson may scale back production and therefore employment if energy prices continue to skyrocket. Source: Riverina Herald Executive director of the soft timber and particle board manufacturer David Henderson has slammed the state government for
Continue Reading →Scion turns 70
05 April 2017
This month marks Scion’s 70th anniversary. In April 1947, the then State Forest Service established a Forest Experiment Station on the Scion campus to centralise forestry research. Source: Timberbiz The roots run deeper however, and Scion’s development has paralleled the evolution of
Continue Reading →TMA – Meet the politicians
05 April 2017
On 11 April 2017, the TMA is hosting an important event for the Industry, a chance for everyone to discuss the challenges that confront our sector with politicians. Source: Timberbiz This event will also enable you to gain first hand experience from an allied association – the Master
Continue Reading →Forestry and farming a perfect fit
05 April 2017
A discussion based field day has been organised to help grow, manage and harvest trees on farms and enhance grazing and diversity income. Source: Timberbiz The event, run by Private Forests Tasmania, will cover growing, managing and harvesting Radiata pine, growing high quality timber
Continue Reading →Truckloads of timber for Royal Easter Show
05 April 2017
Ten truckloads of timber from Badja, Bago and Yambulla State Forests are making their way to the Sydney Royal Easter Show. Source: Timberbiz Forestry Corporation of NSW’s Sales and Distribution Supervisor Andy Costello said 4017 chopping blocks and 107 tree poles would be used in wood
Continue Reading →Austria’s sustainable timber industry on show
05 April 2017
Trees from Austria – you might remember them as a wonderful backdrop to some of your favourite scenes in the Sound of Music but they also feature prominently in Australia’s structural timber construction? Source: Timberbiz Trees have been our most valuable natural resource for centuri
Continue Reading →The Ark – a major wood project
30 March 2017
The mammoth Ark Encounter project situated in Williamstown, Kentucky, halfway between Cincinnati and Lexington, on I-75 is being recognized as the world’s largest freestanding timber frame structure, with a total of 3.1 million board feet of timber used in its construction. Source: Ba
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