During storms, there is a critical wind speed, of around 42 m/s (90 mph), at which almost all tree trunks break – irrespective of their size or species – according to a new study done by researchers in France. Source: Physics World The team has shown that the breaking phenomenon can b

After 20 years David Milarch believes he’s zeroed in on what it takes to clone a 3000-year-old tree. Source: ABC Net If you want to share David Milarch’s vision of the future, you’ll need commitment, drive and a good set of climbing ropes. But if you’re afraid

There is “no solid evidence” that an EU law has done anything to prevent the illegal timber trade or even that it has been implemented, according to a draft commission review seen by the Guardian. Source: The Guardian (UK) Nine EU countries have still not imposed penalties or taken ac

Agriculture Minister Leanne Donaldson has toured the Byfield forest where 80% of the extensive plantation was levelled by Tropical Cyclone Marcia a year ago. Source: Queensland Country Life Ms Donaldson and Member for Keppel Brittany Lauga praised the salvage and recovery operation un

Solaris Paper has welcomed the announcement from its affiliate Asia Pulp & Paper Group (APP) of the acceleration of its Peatland Best Practice Management Project (PBPMP). Source: Timberbiz The announcement was made on the 3rd anniversary of the company’s Forest Conservation Policy

Wood Solutions is presenting a Masterclass for building design professionals on designing with timber and the Building Designer Association of Victoria (BDAV) is encouraging members to participate. Source: Architecture & Design To be held in Melbourne at the Victoria University Co

Nigel Kelly, of Kelly Logging, said the ClimbMAX winch-assisted harvester had been working in Marlborough and Nelson forests in New Zealand since being developed in 2005 to increase production and reduce accidents. Source: Stuff co nz The seven-month manufacturing turnaround for each

Forestry Tasmania has spent almost half a million dollars on consultants, much of it on reports informing the State Government’s efforts to restructure the forest industry. Source: The Mercury Labor is calling for the release of reports to allow Tasmanians to get the full picture on F