WorkCover NSW has launched a new program for small business offering free coaching and advice from industry experts in how to make their workplace more productive, healthy and safe. Source: Timberbiz

Cloudy Bay Sustainable Forestry Ltd of Papua New Guinea has achieved certification by the Forest Stewardship CouncilTM (FSCTM) for responsible forest management. Source: Timberbiz

A research report titled “Wood Flooring: A Global Strategic Business Report” announced by Global Industry Analysts Inc., provides a comprehensive review of market trends, issues, drivers, company profiles, mergers, acquisitions and other strategic industry activities. Source: Watch Li

Importation of logs and lumber to China were up over 10% the first four months of 2013 after a reduction in wood demand during 2012, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. Source: Wood Resources International LLC

The world’s most nimble harvester, the T-Bear, is a homemade marvel controlled only by a voice and two buttons instead of joysticks and levers. Source: Timberbiz, Elmia

North Canterbury owners of a Parnassus farm admired for its trees by passing motorists have won the South Island Foresters of the Year award. Sources: Scoop NZ, Fairfax NZ

Wednesday’s GDP figures show no growth in the residential construction industry in the March 2013 quarter. Source: Timberbiz

A state government nursery at Narrandera has closed with the loss of 16 jobs. Source: ABC News