Growers involved in Gunns Plantations Ltd managed investment schemes have ignored advice and voted for Macquarie Bank to become responsible for 63,000ha of Tasmanian plantations. Sources: The Mercury, The Australian

The Parliamentary Secretary for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Sid Sidebottom, welcomed recognition of the Australian Government’s $500,000 funding to help develop the Forest Stewardship Council’s (FSC) National Standard for forest management. Source: Timberbiz

With indicators pointing to rising housing starts through the year and into 2014, APA-The Engineered Wood Association (US) predicts a second straight year of growth in all four of the wood product sectors it represents. Source: BuildingOnline

The UK Timber Frame Association (UKTFA) is changing its name to the Structural Timber Association (STA). Source: Construction Index (UK)

Much has been written about the early cedar cutters of Mullumbimby there is very little relating to the later timber industry, especially details of all the sawmills scattered throughout the region. Source: The Northern Star

Forestry Tasmania allowed a small group of forest contractors to test the quality of some logs that had been sitting on the Burnie wharf, destined for export to China. Source: ABC

According to the HIA, the full effect on renovations activity in Australia has become clearer over the course of 2012. Source: Timberbiz

Plant Health Australia (PHA) has launched a new website with improved navigation and more content of use to industry bodies and any stakeholders interested in plant biosecurity in Australia. Source: Timberbiz