Export prices of Indonesian plywood continue to climb with no sign of slowing down. Source: Timberbiz In particular, thin panel of 2.5mm prices shot up to about US$1,000 per cbm C&F, the highest on record. Weather in Indonesia is much worse than Malaysia and with tightening contro

The Victorian Association of Forest Industries Annual Dinner will be held on 19 October at the RACV Club, Melbourne. Source: Timberbiz One of the premier events for the state’s forest and wood products industry and of particular significance with 2018 being a state election year, the

Australia-based forestry company New Forests will use landmark Australian genetic technology to boost productivity in its tropical eucalyptus plantations. By Philip Hopkins for Timberbiz New Forests has forged a partnership with Gondwana Genomics, a private company founded in 2014 wit

Australia’s housing approvals surged in March, rising 9.2% compared with February, totalling 19,452 separate approvals. While the monthly data was positive, the big stories are that free-standing house approvals are still growing and Victoria’s approvals remain at record levels. Sourc

The new National Institute of Forest Products Innovation has kicked into gear in South Australia, with an inaugural meeting of its industry-driven advisory committee electing Tammy Auld as Chair and planning a workshop to discuss the research priorities and strategy with all intereste

Representatives from the Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) and the National Farmers Federation (NFF), including AFPA Chair Greg McCormack and NFF President Fiona Simson visited New Zealand to examine farm forestry operations near Rotorua. Source: Timberbiz The joint delega

Alarming reports have emerged from the Federal Government on Monday that Australia’s low emergency fuel reserves makes us “vulnerable” and creates a critical national security issue. Source: Timberbiz Australia is languishing behind other nations in energy independence and security. A

The peak industry groups representing NSW’s timber and forest products industries slammed the NSW Government’s announcement yesterday (Monday) to lock up more State Forest, with no evidence that it will lead to better conservation outcomes for koalas and without consulting with indust