Forest Industry Safety Summit 2017 programs for Rotorua and Melbourne have been released. Source: Timberbiz The last Safety Summit, held back in 2015, attracted more than 500 forestry representatives and we are very excited about another strong program for 2017. “The forest indu

Future log availability from Australia’s commercial plantations is forecast to decrease, according to Australia’s plantation log supply 2015 – 2059, released by the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES). Source: Timberbiz Acting Executive Direc

In the forested hills and boulder-strewn beaches of remote northeast Tasmania, there is anger and disbelief that Tony Abbott’s Green Army is earmarked for the axe. Source: The Australian The program, tipped to be a victim of cuts in the mid-year economic and fiscal outlook today, has

A Christmas tree adorned with ornaments and lights is a centrepiece of the festive season. But have you ever wondered where the tradition comes from? Source: ABC News Evergreen trees and plants have been used to celebrate winter festivals for thousands of years, long before the advent

Interpol says corruption in global forestry sector worth $US29 billion every year. The international police organization Interpol released a report that highlights the scale of corruption in the global forestry sector as well as the importance of coordinating law enforcement efforts a

China has agreed to spend nearly $US4 billion to build a giant industrial park in Papua New Guinea. Source: Radio New Zealand PNG’s Treasurer Patrick Pruaitch said investors from Shenzhen had signed a memorandum of understanding to build a series of processing and manufacturing

Restoring deforested and degraded forest landscapes has become an urgent policy priority. Source: Timberbiz The disappearance and degradation of forests around the world is impacting biodiversity, livelihoods, economic growth and climate change resilience. As world leaders and other s

When it comes to Christmas tree species, New Zealand wins according to National Geographic. Source: National Geographic There’s really no such thing as a ‘Christmas tree’—around the world people have grown to prefer different conifers for their Christmas centre piece needs, depending