Another in the series of highly informative “Business is Different Now” workshops conducted by the Australian Forest Contractors Association is to be held in Traralgon on 4 July. Source: Timberbiz

A Senate inquiry has heard allegations that Tasmanian forestry contractors who were paid by the Government to leave the industry are using a legal loophole to continue work. Source: ABC News

Forests and Wood Products Australia (FWPA) is seeking to appoint two directors at the annual general meeting on October 11, 2013. Source: Timberbiz

In order to keep pace with demand for renewable energy, forest management policy in the US must change to address environmental sustainability issues, according to an article by a University of Illinois expert in bioenergy law. Source: Phys Org

In Europe governments are trying to reduce fossil-fuel use and carbon dioxide emissions. Under pressure, some of the Continent's coal-burning power plants are switching to wood but Europe doesn't have enough forests for fuel. So they are sourcing it where forests are bigger and restri

The announcement by the Minister for Environment and Climate Change, The Hon. Ryan Smith to establish a Leadbeaters Possum Advisory Group is a positive step forward for both the biodiversity and economic needs of timber communities, according to Friends of Forestry (FoF). Source: Timb

Crown Research Institute Scion and global wood processor Sonae Industria Group signed an agreement to extend Sonae Industria’s exclusive “Woodforce” licence to commercialise a wood fibre technology for polymer reinforcement. Source: Timberbiz

Promoting log truck safety, awarding three forestry training grants and taking part in the ‘Festival of the Falling Leaf’ are among the achievements highlighted at the Forest Industry Council’s (FIC) Annual General Meeting. Source: Timberbiz