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
South Australia’s timber manufacturing sector is undergoing a revolution with one of the largest mills beginning a $20m upgrade and progressing plans for a biomass facility worth up to $100m. Source: The Border Watch
Forest Products Association of Canada and the Canadian government are working together towards becoming a world leading wood fibre supplier. Source: Timberbiz
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