US lumber prices have started to climb after reaching a 5-year low in September 2015, although they remain around 20% lower compared with last year. Source: Spendmatters The expiry of the Softwood Lumber Agreement (SLA) between the US and Canada in October 2015, and lack of news on wh

The American Home Furnishings Alliance (AHFA) released test results on consumer safety of home furnishings containing engineered wood and the compliance of those products with California’s formaldehyde emission standard (CARB). Source: Woodworking Network Whitney Tilson, the founder a

The Rainforest Alliance has announced that Nigel Sizer has been named as its new president, effective February 1, 2016. Source: Timberbiz Mr Sizer brings with him 25 years of international experience in natural resources management, most recently as Global Director of the Forests Prog

The Urban Timber Project competition, organised by Australian woodcare brand Intergrain in partnership with the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA), has a winner. Source: Architecture & Design Nicholas Camerer from Fremantle, WA, was announced as the winner of the

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) announced $3 million of funding support for the Rural Industries Research & Development Corporation (RIRDC) to undertake a comprehensive biomass for bioenergy assessment. Source: Timberbiz ARENA CEO Ivor Frischknecht said the $6.2 mil

A clear out sale at Wauchope Wood and Turning Supplies has been attracting everyone from leading national timber merchants to small-scale wood hobbyists. Source: Wauchope Gazette With the land now sold, the business closure ends an important chapter in Wauchope’s timber history.

After a woodchopping career spanning six decades, octogenarian Martin Conole will be inducted into the Australian Axeman’s Hall of Fame this month. Source: ABC News But Mr Conole’s days of swinging axes are far from over. He will be inducted during an Australia Day woodchopping

A man who helped shape Grafton and the Clarence Valley timber industry, Spiro Notaras, has died after battling the effects of a stroke. Mr Notaras, aged 83, died on Saturday. Source: ABC News He helped establish the timber industry in the region by buying and operating mills, one of t