Creativity and technology are fuel for the innovation generation. International House Sydney is a fusion of these two components, giving a platform to develop a culture of change and to drive sustainable growth. Source: Timberbiz Standing at the gateway of Barangaroo, International Ho

There are several careers that put their workers’ lives in danger every day just by the nature of the job: police officers, fishermen and pilots, to name a few. But what is the job with the single highest fatality rate? Logging, by a mile. Sources: AOL, the Penny Hoarder According to

Forest fires in Brazil and Indonesia contributed to a record loss in global tree cover in 2016, equivalent to the size of New Zealand, that could accelerate deforestation blamed for climate change, an independent forest monitoring network said. Sources: Reuters, Scientific American Ma

The Forest Growers Research Conference was held this week, with around 300 attendees. Forest researchers had a chance to celebrate their own on when the Forest Growers Research awards were presented at an industry conference in Christchurch. Source: Stuff.co NZ Carolyne Anderson of Sc

Forest owners and managers can increase log quality, yield and total value by up to NZ$16,000 per hectare by choosing the right tree spacing and best genetically improved tree stocks for their forest stands. Sources: Timberbiz and Forestech A team of Scion scientists in New Zealand ha

WoodSolutions has launched the WoodSolutions Species App to support professionals in the design and build industry, including furniture makers and DIYers to choose and specify the best timber species and products for structural, exterior and interior applications. Source: Timberbiz Th

New Government policy that will benefit the regions is being met with open arms in Rotorua with city leaders saying they are pleased money is finally being spent outside the main centres. Source: The New Zealand Herald The coalition agreement between Labour and New Zealand First has b

Shane Jones will be the Minister responsible for spending $1 billion a year on New Zealand’s regions. Source: Newshub Mr Jones will also be in charge of the new Forestry Service, which will plant 100 million trees a year – with the goal of planting a billion over 10 years.