Brazil is typically ranked amongst the highest-risk countries in terms of illegality in its timber industry. Source: Mongabay The Brazilian tropical timber sector is responsible for the extraction of more than 13 million cubic meters of hardwood logs from Amazonian rainforests, and ge

Stora Enso’s new LVL production line at the Varkaus Mill in Finland makes possible a modern and competitive product with benefits for customers and society. Source: Timberbiz Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) is a high-strength wood product used primarily in structural construction

Shortly after the UK people voted to leave the European Union, the country witnessed a change of prime minister and economic uncertainties radiated around the globe. For timber traders and advocates of environmental sustainability in Indonesia, this development was a major concern. So

It’s too early to tell whether poor worksite safety led to the death of a 17-year-old after a timber frame fell on him at an Adelaide construction site, the state’s building association says. Sources: 7News, AAP Apprentice Clyde Norris died in hospital after suffering head

Many may be familiar with the classic children’s toy “Lincoln Logs ” These cleverly designed miniature toy logs have notches cut into them to fit together in constructing model-size log buildings. Source: Australian Mining The notches provide added stability that simply layering the b

Using wood and wood-based materials in construction and products in place of non-renewable materials like concrete, metal, brick and plastic could lead to a significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, according to a report released by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization. S

Concern is mounting over a multi-million dollar forest deal in Tonga between the Kingdom’s Government and a central New Zealand’s North Island iwi. Source: TVNZ Tonga’s state-owned forestry business has been debt ridden for years until Tahu Whaoa signed a deal to bail it o

The future of rainforest conservation will be determined by finance and regulation according to the private sector. Access to finance and the creation of a supportive legal and regulatory environment is critical to the future of sustainable development in the Asia Pacific region. Sour