Renamed Sustainable Timber Tas will shed 35 jobs
27 October 2016
Forestry Tasmania will be renamed and a further 35 jobs will be cut under a revamp announced by the State Government. Source: ABC News It will remain a government business, but will be downsized and renamed Sustainable Timber Tasmania. Resources Minister Guy Barnett told Parliament 35
Continue Reading →Tas Forestry loss may lead to new areas for logging
27 October 2016
Tasmania’s Resources Minister has used Forestry Tasmania’s $67 million loss to reinforce his argument new areas may need to be opened up to logging. Source: Herald Sun Forestry Tasmania’s annual report tabled in State Parliament shows a loss of $67 million and a cash loss of $16.3 mil
Continue Reading →Tree Farmer of the Year for 2016
27 October 2016
Roger and Outhay Poltock have been named as the 2016 National Tree Farmers of the Year at the Australian Forest Growers National Conference in Launceston. Source: Timberbiz The award including a $5000 cash prize is sponsored by the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources and is
Continue Reading →Australia and China forestry co-operation
27 October 2016
Cooperation between Australia and China countries in the field of forestry has been germinating for some time, but the first signs of real strength and maturity in the relationship are upon us according to the Institute of Foresters. Source: Timberbiz Institute of Foresters Australia
Continue Reading →Green building champion joins FWPA
27 October 2016
Tony Arnel, previously chair of the World Green Building Council, has been elected to the Board of Forest and Wood Products Australia (FWPA) at the company’s annual general meeting held in Launceston, Tasmania. Source: Timberbiz “The nomination of Mr Arnel and subsequent election by t
Continue Reading →Solomon Islands tightens logging by foreigners
20 October 2016
The Solomon Islands’ Ministry of Forestry and Research will not issue any more felling licenses to newly registered foreign companies intending to carry out logging activities in the country. Source: Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation A Government statement said this is to contr
Continue Reading →US Airports support aviation biofuels
20 October 2016
Alliance Bioenergy announced that the Airports Council International – North America (“ACI-NA”) has given its written support of the CTS process for the production of aviation biofuels and Alliance’s application to the Department of Energy for a bio-refinery demonstration plant, produ
Continue Reading →VAFI Annual Dinner 2016 showcases industry
20 October 2016
With only one more month to go to this year’s Victorian Association of Forest Industries (VAFI) Annual Industry Dinner, CEO Tim Johnston would like to take a moment to thank those who make the event possible. Source: Timberbiz “This year we have a range of sponsors which really showca
Continue Reading →Award for new ‘green’ glue for wood products
20 October 2016
Scion’s environmentally-friendly bioadhesives technology has been awarded Biotechnology of the Year at NZBIO’s annual conference. Source: Timberbiz Dr Will Barker, Chief Executive of NZBIO, said the technology was a game changer for wood panel manufacturers. The Scion bioadhesives tea
Continue Reading →FCJA gains traction with ‘Australian brand’ image
20 October 2016
Australian furniture and joinery makers and designers are collaborating to build a globally recognised ‘Aussie brand’ image. Source: Timberbiz The catalyst is the current apartment and renovations boom and rising interest in bespoke design. The Furniture Cabinets Joinery Allian
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