Scion’s forest genetics conference in Rotorua in 2016 is expected to attract around 200 delegates from all over the world. Source: Timberbiz Scion is hosting the Forest Genetics for Productivity Conference (FGFC 2016) on 14-18 March 2016 as part of the International Union of Forest Re

Engineered wood products will see growth of 20% to 25%, according to industry trade group APA in the US. Source: Woodworking Network Economic growth and homebuilding will also increase demand for North American structural panels, which are forecast to grow 19%. APA represents approxim

Timber companies, environmentalists and airplane manufacturers might seem unlikely bedfellows, but that’s exactly what’s shaping up in Jet City. Source: Puget Sound Business Journal Fuel from wood waste could soon be fueling Alaska Airlines jets lifting off from Seattle Ta

All available crews have been committed to fight against British Columbia’s burning forests, a situation that has forced officials to triage call in reinforcements from as far away as Australia. Source: The Star (Can) This week 184 fires were burning across British Columbia, engaging

They provide shade, air to breathe, and an undeniable sense of grandeur but would you ever write a letter to the tree? Source: The Smithsonian Officials in Melbourne, Australia have discovered that for many, the answer is a resounding yes. The Guardian’s Oliver Milman reports that whe

Automaton & Electronics won the engineering innovation category at this year’s Bay of Plenty ExportNZ Awards for log processing technology. Source: Bay of Plenty Times The company has revolutionised log processing by using the latest camera and laser technology and has incre

University of Canterbury civil engineer Professor Andy Buchanan has won three awards at the annual KiwiNet Research Commercialisation Awards in recognition of his innovative work into the development of a new system to construct multi-storey buildings using timber. Source: Timberbiz P

Franklin Tasmania man Ian Haley started making handmade alpine skis four years ago after realising there was an untapped niche market. Source: ABC News A keen skier himself, Mr Haley one day found himself with extra time on his hands to devote to the research and the feasibility of pu