An Australian-owned logging company in Papua New Guinea has denied allegations of links to terrorism and demanded an apology from the newspaper that published the claims. Source: ABC Radio Australia

A series of delayed development projects promising income and jobs for Tiwi people has led to calls for the Tiwi Land Council (TLC) regional authority to be replaced. Source: ABC Online News

Sydney-based forestry investment company, New Forests, has completed its acquisition of Gunns' Tasmanian forestry estate. Source: ABC Rural

Invitations to TABMA’s Sydney timber industry dinner to be held on October 10, 2014 have been sent out and more than 200 acceptances have been received.

The New Zealand Institute of Forestry has condemned the National Party's proposal to use taxpayers money to retire farmland next to important waterways as paying polluters to pollute. Source: Radio New Zealand

Paper products manufacturer Resolute Forest Products has announced the permanent closure of its paper mill in Shawinigan, Quebec. Source: Nasdaq

China’s softwood market has experienced dramatic growth over the past five years, with imports of lumber and logs increasing by 360% and 80% respectively. Robust GDP growth and rapid urbanization has driven demand above the ability of local supply sources to satisfy. Source: Timberbiz

Contractors have erected the arch of what they claim is the largest timber frame structure ever built in the UK. Source: The Construction Index