The future of City Forests' mothballed $15 million Milburn wood processing plant appears assured with lessee Winton based Craigpine Timber steadily increasing log processing since taking over in July last year. Source: Otago Daily Times

There were emotional tributes from the families of killed forestry workers at a gathering in Auckland. Source: One News

Australian Solar Timbers (AST) has shed another 15 jobs, with managing director Douglas Head citing deteriorating sales in 2013 as the main factor in the company’s decision. Source: The Macleay Argus

Exportation of wood pellets from North America to Europe reached a new record of 3.2 million tons in 2012, with US exporters more than doubling their shipments, according to the North American Wood Fiber Review. Source: Timberbiz

The Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) has successfully used social media to recruit deserving students to work this summer at leading forest products companies. Source: Newswire CNW

A new look forestry board met for the first time in Mount Gambier yesterday and is expected to drive strategic advice and recommendations for the future of the $1b-plus sector. Source: The Border Watch

China Forestry Group New Zealand, a subsidiary of state-owned China Forest Group Corp, is keen on mopping up more local forests after buying a chunk of estates from the New Zealand Superannuation Fund. Source: Business Spectator

Greater use of timber and wood products from sustainably managed forests represent an enormous opportunity for Australia to wean itself off a diet of steel and concrete. Source: Timberbiz