Forestry NSW on rocky ground
30 March 2017
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has raised concerns with the Forestry Corporation of NSW after recent compliance operations in Tantawangalo State Forest. Source: Bega District News “The compliance operation last week is part of an ongoing investigation into active loggi
Continue Reading →Red Stag to be opened by PM
30 March 2017
The world’s most advanced sawmill and the first “super-mill” in the Southern Hemisphere is to be opened by Prime Minister Bill English in Rotorua. Source: The New Zealand Herald A “super-mill” is a sawmill that processes more than one million tonnes of lo
Continue Reading →Which countries have the most forest
22 March 2017
On International Day of Forests, which is a global celebration of trees and woodland, which countries boast the most? Source: Telegraph UK Unsurprisingly, the tropical lands of South America, the Caribbean, Africa, south-east Asia and the South Pacific dominate, with Suriname, Microne
Continue Reading →Two forest views on the Day of Forests
22 March 2017
The United Nations General Assembly designated March 21 as the International Day of Forests to celebrate and raise awareness of the importance of all types of forests and of trees outside forests. Source: Bellingen Shire Courier Sun There are two different perspectives about the state
Continue Reading →International Forest Day
22 March 2017
On International Day of Forests 21 March 2017, the Turnbull Government re-affirms its strong support of Australia’s forestry industry. We support the jobs of hard working local people in the forest industries. Everyone should be celebrating our forestry industry, not demonising it. A
Continue Reading →Queensland building plan: timber should be a big part
22 March 2017
Proposals to improve the sustainability performance of residential buildings as part of a new Queensland Building Plan are ignoring the biggest carbon win, according to chief executive of Timber Queensland Mick Stephens. Source: The Fifth Estate His association has called on the gover
Continue Reading →Record highs for NZ log prices
22 March 2017
Buoyant New Zealand activity has pushed up local log prices to new record highs. Source: Scoop Media The average price for roundwood logs used in the horticulture sector rose to NZ$92 a tonne in March, up NZ$2 from February’s average price and at the highest level since AgriHQ b
Continue Reading →Planet Ark reports on calm benefits of wood
22 March 2017
A new report shows significant health and wellbeing benefits can be had by incorporating wood in interior design and the construction of buildings according to a new report by Planet Ark. Source: Timberbiz The use of wood, especially in conjunction with the principles of ‘nature conne
Continue Reading →10 truckloads of timber for Easter Show
22 March 2017
Ten truckloads of timber from Badja, Bago and Yambulla State Forests are making their way to the Sydney Royal Easter Show to be used in wood chop competitions. Source: Eden Magnet Forestry Corporation of NSW’s sales and distribution supervisor Andy Costello said 4017 chopping blocks a
Continue Reading →Ballarat to double its tree canopy
22 March 2017
Climate change, powerlines, pests and diseases are some of the challenges the city of Ballarat will face as it looks to double the amount of tree canopy coverage. Source: Ballarat Courier The City of Ballarat has released a discussion paper highlighting some of the key priorities and
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