LIGNA, a world leading trade fair for machinery, plant and tools for the woodworking and timber processing industry, is gearing up for its 2017 season. Source: Fordaq While the opening day is still about six months away, the organizers, Deutsche Messe and the German Woodworking Machin

A Donald Trump administration, combined with a Republican-controlled Senate and House of Representatives, could have reverberations that will be felt by the Canadian economy for years. Source: CTV News One of the first trade irritants that could test US-Canadian relations is softwood

Operators are looking to improve productivity due to tighter margins but the SA Government holding back PBS is causing a number of issues especially for timber haulage. Source: Diesel News One of the strong contenders to improve productivity is the Performance Based Standards scheme.

A new mobile preservative treatment plant will soon be traveling from New Zealand to the rural and maritime islands for treatment of sawn timber. Source: Fiji News In handing over the treatment plant, a representative from Crusader Engineering in New Zealand, Brian Hussey said that th

Nearly 400 hectares of dense, mountainous forest near the Kaikoura Ranges in New Zealand, a stronghold for indigenous plants and native birds, will be protected in perpetuity. Source: Stuff NZ One of Canterbury’s last untouched native forests will be protected for future generat

GHD Pty Ltd is completing the performance review of Forest and Wood Products Australia (FWPA) and as part of the review is seeking feedback via a confidential on-line survey. Source: Timberbiz This survey provides an opportunity for you to reflect on FWPA’s performance and highlight a

Iconic Melbourne pub The Rose, in Fitzroy, Victoria recently underwent a complete makeover using Spotted Gum and Blackbutt to create a link to the pub’s past. Source: Timberbiz Melbourne based interior design firm, Harrison Interiors designed a stunning interior honouring the pub’s pr

Forestry workers in Walcha celebrated the centenary of their industry last Friday at the local office. The forestry sector has been one of the leading employers in the region in modern history. Source: The Walcha News However, the last decade has seen the closure of the local timber m