Forestry has become a strong interest to many people in New Zealand, even if only because this Government is aiming to plant so many trees to cover our emissions. Source: New Zealand Herald For farmers this could be the chance to diversify and for townsfolk the chance to invest. Trees

Japanese-owned wood products company Juken has confirmed it will axe up to 100 jobs at its Matawhero plant near Gisborne. Source: Radio New Zealand It said it was pressing on with plans to cut production of plywood and laminated timber products. The company said it had been affected b

South Australian parties and candidates are being urged to commit to a 10-point plan that will double the economic value of timber manufacturing in SA, drive innovation and create thousands more regional jobs in our Forest Industries in the State’s South East. Source: Timberbiz The br

Farmers and farmland use incentives are a central plank in a new strategic plan to bolster the viability of Australia forestry sector. Sources: Farm Online, Queensland Country Life In September last year, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull announced that a National Forest Industries Plan

Adrian Pozzo (Chief Executive Officer of Cbus Property) has been appointed to the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) board of directors, as sustainability stalwart Mark Gray retires. Source: Timberbiz According to GBCA Chair, Rod Fehring, Mr Pozzo’s appointment adds extra dept

Canadian studio Michael Green Architecture has unveiled plans for a massive timber office complex on the waterfront of Newark, New Jersey, which is expected to be the largest of its kind in the USA. Source: Dezeen The design comprises three stepped volumes in rising heights of six, ei

Obtala Limited, the Africa-focused Agriculture and Forestry Group, announced further advancements into the West African forestry market, with the proposed acquisition of Nouvelle Scierie Moderne de Sassandra (NSMS), a forestry production company operating in the Ivory Coast since 1987

The owner of a timber and firewood business in Dunedin is coming to terms with potentially losing everything at his yard while fire tears through Dunedin. Source: Radio New Zealand Homes in the Dunedin suburbs of Burnside and Concord were evacuated as a large fire burns in the area wi