The UN Environment World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC) has published its latest quarterly briefing note on the implementation of the European Union Timber Regulation (EUTR). Source: FLEFT The briefing note covers April to May 2018. It summarises recent EUTR enforcement ac

The world’s forests are a leading indicator of the planet’s health. They absorb some of the carbon that we emit and protect us from the growing damage of climate change. And they create microclimates around them—cooling their nearby regions and making the local climate more stable. So

The Norwegian government has announced a pledge of 145m kroner (£12m) to help fight forest crime such as illegal tree clearances. The money will be shared by Interpol, the UN Office on Drugs and Crime and the Rhipto‑Norwegian Centre for Global Analyses, which collects data on illegal

The Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) has welcomed progress towards a national ban on single-use plastic products, including plastic bags. However, a national approach by the State and Federal Governments to encourage sustainable wood fibre replacement products is needed.

The Australian Woodworking Industry Suppliers Association (AWISA) Exhibition is Australia’s largest exhibition of woodworking technology and design. The annual event is taking place this week at ICC Sydney Exhibition Centre and Laminex is there showcasing new and existing products and

This year will go down in history as it marks the introduction of the inaugural Green Triangle Timber Industry Awards across Victoria & South Australia. Source: Timberbiz The awards are about celebrating and rewarding individuals and companies involved in the timber industry for t

Nine weekly events involving experts in the field of architecture, urban design and urban planning will feature a diverse range of topics from Kiwibuild and prefabrication through to co-operative housing, as well as reigniting the debate about the best ways to do medium-density housin

  Timber processors in South Australia are unable to employ more workers due to low levels of supply of raw material from SA’s own forests, a problem caused by absurd export practices, says a small but powerful forestry industry group in Mt Gambier. Source: Timberbiz Chief Executive o