Fifteen to 20 years ago, north Queensland cane farmers and woolgrowers alike were seeking alternate income streams to offset industry downturns, and for some, African mahogany hardwood plantations were an appealing option. Source: Queensland Country Life They especially liked their su

A timber company will open a training centre in Maryborough after struggling to fill vacant positions because of unqualified applicants. Source: Fraser Coast Chronicle Sunchip Group managing director Mark Blackberry said roles offering a yearly salary of $80,000 and a work-life balanc

UK’s Prime Minister Theresa May has announced plans for a new Northern Forest as part of the Government’s 25 Year Environment Plan. Source: Timberbiz Ambitious plans to create a new ‘Northern Forest’ along the M62 corridor have been kick-started following an announcement by the

The opening event for Magna Expo Mueblera takes place on 17 January 2018 in the foyer of the Centro Banamex exhibition complex in Mexico City.  Source: Timberbiz Two international trade fairs will be staged under the umbrella of the Magna Expo Mueblera trade fair, which runs from 17 t

UK timber prices continue to strengthen with returns fast approaching those already available in mainland Europe. This trend reflects the many uses to which forestry products can now be put. Source: Farming Life UK As a consequence, demand for land with established plantations in situ

NSW department of primary industry says just-released research on private native forest opportunities highlights the potential to increase incomes and create jobs. Source: The Manning River Times The study focused on the extent and status of privately owned forests on the North Coast.

WA’s liquid gold smells so sweet to world’s best perfumeries, with sandalwood JV giving hope to Goldfields community. Source: The West The joint venture project will take wild sandalwood from WA’s Gibson Desert to the world’s best perfume houses. A new sandalwood oil processing facili

Single tree selection is a low intensity method of harvesting where individual or small groups of trees are selected and removed within an area planned for timber harvesting. Source: Timberbiz This method looks for trees within areas of forest that contains a mix of different age clas