A drop in export log prices in New Zealand has the potential to have a positive impact on the domestic log market, a Marlborough forest manager said. Sources: The Marlborough Express, Stuff NZ

Australian Bluegum Plantations (ABP) accidentally killed koalas and was then stripped of its environmental accreditations. It has said it will do everything it can to avoid deaths in the future. Source: The Standard

A new chairman has been appointed to oversee the Port of Portland as it looks set to smash previous export records. Source: The Standard

A recent round of funding for a rail line extension at Albany Port in Western Australia could allow it to take advantage of emerging timber markets in India. Source: ABC Rural

A year ago Frank Wilson the chief executive and major shareholder of listed Perth-based sandalwood company TFS Corporation was facing a storm of protest from dissident investors over the group’s corporate governance practices and general performance. Source: The Australian

The New Zealand Institute of Forestry 2014 conference will be held in the Napier War Memorial Conference Centre from 6 to 9 July, 2014. Source: Timberbiz

Industry regulator WorkSafe New Zealand has charged a company and two individuals following the death of a forestry worker in Levin in 2013. Source: Radio New Zealand

Bay of Plenty forestry operations have faced 60 health and safety enforcement actions in the past 10 months according to WorkSafe New Zealand. Source: The Bay of Plenty Times