Australia is the seventh most forested country in the world and Australians have more forest per person than most other countries except for the Canadians and the Russians according to the Australian Institute of Foresters. Source: Timberbiz Rob de Fégely, National President of the Au

A planned burn-off is due to take place in the Beecher State Forest area over the next few days. Source: Gladstone Observer The Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service is set to conduct the burn-off until Friday, according to a QPWS statement. The fire may be called off if weather condi

The NSW Forest Industries Taskforce met in Tumut last week, with Minister for Forestry Paul Toole and major industry representatives in attendance. Source: Tumut and Adelong Times Member for Wagga Daryl Maguire said having the Minister in Tumut meant he could see the impact of forestr

With the Fraser Coast experiencing higher than average unemployment rates, Hyne Timber brings refreshing news with the reintroduction of its cadet program. The cadet program offers successful applicants an opportunity to earn a salary while learning about all areas of production, cust

Victoria’s timber industry has taken another hit with the owners of the Myrtleford mill locking out about 200 workers and shutting the operation down. Source: Herald Sun Timber giant Carter Holt Harvey has been accused of treating its workers “like zoo animals” after it erected fencin

ABC Radio National journalist Ellen Fanning will host the Australian Forest Products Association’s (AFPA) 3rd biennial Gala industry dinner on Tuesday 12 September at the Great Hall in Parliament House. Source: Timberbiz Ms Fanning is best known for her work as an award-winning curren

Forest and Wood Products Australia (FWPA) is restructuring its industry engagement, with greater opportunities to participate, both for members and for non-member stakeholders such as researchers and suppliers. Source: Timberbiz The Chairman of FWPA, John Simon, said the two new types

A piece of wood, a chisel, a hacksaw blade and a few hours of time are enough for Vallivireddy Srinivasa Rao to carve out a wooden marvel. Source: The Hindu Times The self-taught artist is adept at making wooden portraits and created over 1000 masterpieces in the past two decades. His