FWPA Grower Research Advisory Committee
27 July 2017
Following the restructured engagement process, FWPA has embedded a new grower-focused voluntary matching program within its operations, off the back of extensive industry consultation. Source: Timberbiz Over the last 18 months, a number of major growers have worked together to fund a
Continue Reading →Practical sawmilling workshops key to WoodTECH 2017
27 July 2017
Two years ago – over two weeks – the FIEA WoodTECH technology series achieved a record turnout of local sawmilling companies. Over 350 delegates attended. Source: Timberbiz All major sawmilling companies in addition to leading tech providers from throughout Australasia, North America
Continue Reading →Strong demand for tradies in East Coast cities
27 July 2017
According to HIA Principal Economist, Tim Reardon even a slow-down in building activity has not yet led to an oversupply of tradies in the building industry, particularly in east coast capital cities. Source: Timberbiz The HIA Trades Report provides a quarterly review of the availabil
Continue Reading →Health and safety’s new audit tool
27 July 2017
A new Work Health and Safety Audit Tool is now available nation-wide to support organisations demonstrate and report their compliance against various safety standards. Source: Timberbiz The tool, the brainchild of the Forest Owners and Service Suppliers (FOSS) committee, was developed
Continue Reading →HIA Housing Scorecard report
20 July 2017
“New South Wales has retained its lead over Victoria in the latest HIA Housing Scorecard report released today,” said HIA’s Principal Economist, Tim Reardon. Source: Timberbiz The HIA Housing Scorecard ranks each of the eight states and territories based on the performance of their h
Continue Reading →Enviro impact statement from Kangaroo Island Timbers
20 July 2017
Kangaroo Island Plantation Timbers will release an Environmental Impact Statement into its proposed multi-purpose wharf at Smith Bay within months. Source: Timberbiz The independent Development Assessment Commission released guidelines for the project, which require KIPT to prepare a
Continue Reading →Young Timber Community Ambassador at Mt Gambier
20 July 2017
Mt Gambier Timber Industry Club members and guests enjoyed hearing from guest speaker Ms Leilani Dawes who came to speak about her experiences in the Timber Communities Australia (TCA) Young Ambassadors Initiative last year. Source: Timberbiz Her experiences included media training, s
Continue Reading →Supporting special species sector
20 July 2017
The Tasmanian Government is committed to unlocking Tasmania’s production forests to create jobs in regional Tasmania. Source: Timberbiz “Special species timber is an iconic part of our forest industry and our economy, incorporating boat builders, furniture makers and other craft
Continue Reading →Beechwood bike
13 July 2017
If you’re a pre-professional design student, you could cut the frame from two sheets of plywood, slap a full-length bench seat on it, shellac it, and call it good. Source: Timberbiz Well, at least that’s what Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design student Tamás Túri did. The Hungari
Continue Reading →Hydrowood’s lost treasure of rare timber resurfaces
13 July 2017
Beneath the dark, frigid waters of Tasmania’s hydro-electric lakes lies a vast, lost treasure. The island’s hydro schemes — constructed throughout the 20th century — dragged its economy into the industrial age. Source: The Australian They also flooded large tracts of old-growth forest
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