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AFCA Queensland forum

02 June 2016
The Australian Forest Contractors Association (AFCA) is holding a forum and dinner in Queensland in June. Source: Timberbiz Attendees will hear about how AFCA is supporting contractors and it will give everyone the opportunity to discuss issues with the National Heavy Vehicle Regulato
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Forestry Corporation $25,000 donation for education and employment of rural youth

02 June 2016
Young people from rural and regional NSW engaging in university studies, completing apprenticeships or entering employment will benefit from a $25,000 donation to the Country Education Foundation from Forestry Corporation of NSW. Source: Timberbiz The Country Education Foundation is a
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Turnbull promises $4 million for forestry research hubs

02 June 2016
The Turnbull Coalition has announced a $4 million investment for a National Institute for Forest Products Innovation comprising of two research hubs. Source: Timberbiz Assistant Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources, Senator Ruston said that, in addition to the Coalition invest
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Borg bid to buy Alpine MDF

02 June 2016
One of Wangaratta’s larg­est employers Alpine MDF Industries is set to be sold if given approval by the Austra­lian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). Source: Timberbiz The offer from NSW based Borg Manufacturing has been accepted by Alpine MDF and will be formalised if appro
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The chop has started in Poland

26 May 2016
Authorities have started chopping down beetle-infested trees in parts of Poland’s oldest forest, a move that aims to eliminate dying trees and to ensure safety for tourists, a government official said. Source: Associated Press, ABC News The Environment Ministry’s plan to f
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Sumitomo Forestry adds more alternative power

26 May 2016
Sumitomo Forestry plans to add wind and geothermal power to its renewable energy portfolio and expand its biomass business over the next three years, bringing around five new plants online in Japan and abroad. Source: Nikkei Asian Review The Tokyo-based forest manager and lumber produ
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In the world of log imports Australia gains momentum

26 May 2016
Chinese log imports have trended upward in early 2016 with Australia increasing their market share the most. Source: Scoop Media Increased demand for wood products and declining log inventories in China has resulted in higher importation of logs to China in the 1Q/16, according to the
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Die then live as a tree

26 May 2016
Australians wanting to live on as trees after they die now have a new burial option, with a Melbourne research team discovering how to turn human ashes into plant food. Source: ABC News Lead scientist Dr Mary Cole said she believed they had created a world-first process to reduce the
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Preserved mill town awarded

26 May 2016
Deep in WA’s South Western forest region, Donnelly River Village is now a well-preserved vestige of the State’s rich timber milling heritage thanks to an enterprising group of cottage owners. Source: Domain The village, midway between Nannup, Bridgetown and Manjimup, faced an uncertai
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Blundy could enter hardware business through Masters

26 May 2016
Brett Blundy’s focus may have been on racking up a fortune while successfully floating three of his retail operations in the past two years. But now it appears the Australian rich-lister is attempting to reinvest some of those millions he made into buying Woolworths’ hardware operatio
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