Massive Timber Construction” could very well become a key part of the future of sustainable building according to Rod Bligh of Bligh Tanner Consulting Engineers in New Zealand. Source: Sourceable

The WoodSmart Construction Series seminar will be held in Wellington, New Zealand on 18 March 2014. Source: Timberbiz

A regional timber union boss has called for bipartisan support for government investment into the forestry sector following the release of a ground-breaking draft roadmap. Source: The Border Watch

New Zealand’s environmental labelling program is proposing a raft of changes to standards for paper that will attract industry and environmental interest group comment. Source: Voxy NZ

A new biomass-to-heat system at Beaufort Hospital in western Victoria hopes to provide a model for similar institutions struggling with energy costs and unable to link with the natural gas grid. Source: The Climate Spectator

Sydney based New Forest group is competing with four international players to buy Forest Enterprises Australia (FEA), which is tipped to sell for as much as $400 million. Source: The Australian

In New Zealand a former rugby league coach has adapted a piece of sporting equipment for the forestry sector in an effort to save lives. Sources: Radio New Zealand, 3News, TVNZ

Employees at the Forestry Corporation’s Walcha native forest operation were told of a proposal that will see more than half their jobs go. This would represent about 10% of the total proposed job cut across the State. Source: Walcha News, ABC News