Demand for locally grown native timber from south-east Queensland could soon be on the increase. Source: ABC Rural

Labour is calling for an inquiry into the economics of forestry processing with leader David Cunliffe saying importing timber for the Christchurch rebuild while New Zealand mills were closing was "lunacy". Sources: Stuff.co.nz, Fairfax NZ News, Timberbiz

A Mount Gambier-based business has purchased the idle Kalangadoo timber treatment plant, which is expected to further reinvigorate the regional forestry sector and boost jobs. Source: The Border Watch

About 21,000 hectares of land in all parts of Tasmania has been put up for sale on behalf of failed timber company Gunns. Sources: ABC Rural, Fairfax Media

Another 24 names and tree dedications joined the 170 at the National Foresters’ Grove in the Wagga Road reserve, Albury as it celebrated its 25th anniversary. Source: The Border Mail

A new accounting method revealed Forestry Tasmania's financial losses over the last three years were far higher than first reported. Source: ABC News

Privatisation of SA's South East forestry assets continues to face criticism following the release of the state Auditor-General Simon O'Neil's annual audit overview. Source: Stock Journal

Government buying of timber makes up 19% of the EU’s annual GDP, which amounted to €2,100 billion in 2009. Source: The Information Daily