The Tasmanian Opposition has yet to decide whether it will support or oppose the Government’s plan to open selected forests for logging in 2018. Source: ABC News The Hodgman Government plans to table legislation when Parliament resumes in March to open up more than 300,000 hecta

Hyne Timber Maryborough is preparing for a predicted mass timber construction boom by upgrading their facilities. Source: The Fraser Coast Chronicle A rare machine has been added to their glue laminating plant. Called a Hundegger K2i, the Maryborough manufacturer is the third in Austr

Hundreds of jobs are on the line at a sawmill at Heyfield in Victoria’s east if it does not get access to a long-term supply of timber. Source: ABC News Australian Sustainable Hardwoods (ASH), which employs about 250 staff, processes about 150,000 cubic metres of timber each yea

Among the many familiar faces in Super Bowl, one newcomer looks to stand out with what is so far the game’s only 90-second entry. Source: Adweek 84 Lumber will join Febreze, Mr. Clean and GNC in making its debut during this year’s event, and it is the only brand to purchas

Whether investing in the UK or overseas, forestry and timberland can be an attractive addition to a pension fund portfolio. So what should trustees be aware of before branching out into this asset class? Source: Pensions-Expert UK UK timber and forestry opportunities may be few and fa

New Zealand wood products company Tenon is facing the possible sale of its last remaining asset and is winding up its business. Source: Radio New Zealand The company has confirmed that it is now looking to sell its New Zealand-based Clearwood operation, after just completing the sale

Champion woodchopper Chris Owen can notch another award into his axe handle after he swept the votes for December’s Sportsperson of the Month Award. Source: The Daily Examiner In fine form at the Canterbury A&P Show in New Zealand, Mr Owen was crowned the 2016 Les Gilsenan M

New Zealand’s Immigration Minister has ordered an urgent report into specific purpose work visas. Source: Newshub It was revealed that four Indonesian welders at Napier Pine sawmill were receiving around NZ$3 an hour. The Opposition says the workers have been exploited. The men, who w