The price of a tonne of New Zealand carbon in the emissions trading scheme has pushed through NZ$15, in theory creating break-even conditions for forestry planting based on carbon farming. Source: The New Zealand Herald Climate Change Minister Paula Bennett confirmed a widely expected

An acute shortage of heavy goods drivers in Northland, New Zealand has prompted an industry leader to warn the situation will not improve unless the right people are identified for the profession and groomed through the education system. Sources: New Zealand Herald, Northern Advocate

Hyne Timber, in partnership with the University of Queensland, has welcomed the announcement of more than $1.5 million funding for tall timber buildings research. Source: Manufacturers’ Monthly The funding announcement by the Australian Research Council is particularly timely given th

The Australian Forest Contractors Association (AFCA) is holding a forum and dinner in Queensland in June. Source: Timberbiz Attendees will hear about how AFCA is supporting contractors and it will give everyone the opportunity to discuss issues with the National Heavy Vehicle Regulato

Young people from rural and regional NSW engaging in university studies, completing apprenticeships or entering employment will benefit from a $25,000 donation to the Country Education Foundation from Forestry Corporation of NSW. Source: Timberbiz The Country Education Foundation is a

The Turnbull Coalition has announced a $4 million investment for a National Institute for Forest Products Innovation comprising of two research hubs. Source: Timberbiz Assistant Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources, Senator Ruston said that, in addition to the Coalition invest

One of Wangaratta’s larg­est employers Alpine MDF Industries is set to be sold if given approval by the Austra­lian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). Source: Timberbiz The offer from NSW based Borg Manufacturing has been accepted by Alpine MDF and will be formalised if appro

Authorities have started chopping down beetle-infested trees in parts of Poland’s oldest forest, a move that aims to eliminate dying trees and to ensure safety for tourists, a government official said. Source: Associated Press, ABC News The Environment Ministry’s plan to f