WoodSolutions European study tour is planned for 28 August to 3 September this year and a preliminary agenda is already available. Source: Timberbiz The group will be limited to 25 people and allocated in order of receipt of a deposit with CPD points available. The event will be five

Leading forestry contractors are moving fast to ensure they understand and implement systems for meeting new health and safety laws brought in last month for New Zealand. Source: Timberbiz Under the guidance of the industry association – the Forest Industry Contractors Association (FI

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