Strong overseas demand for New Zealand logs is putting pressure on local supply and pushing up timber prices for consumers. Sources: NZ Herald, Otago Daily Times
The Taiwan Academy of Ecology said it found inappropriate forestation work on Dadu Mountain in Greater Taichung, where indigenous plant species had been cut down and new trees planted. Source: Taipei Times
Elmia Wood 2013 was the most important international forestry fair for many years and it wasn’t just because of the huge attendance figures. Source: Timberbiz
Dr Mihai Daian is a wood technologist on a mission. He’s set to embark on fact-finding mission that could have far-reaching effects on Australia’s forestry and wood manufacturing industry. Source: Timberbiz
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