The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) in New Zealand has seized some 10 cubic metres of suspected illegally milled indigenous timber in the Nelson region following the execution of search warrants at three sites. Source: Voxy

The biggest loser to another delay to the Tasmanian forest peace deal process is the timber industry, signatories to the peace deal have warned. Source: The Examiner

There's a spring in the step of those involved in the forestry industry in New Zealand as prices are on the way up. Sources: Yahoo Finance, Fairfax NZ News, Stuff

A new market research report analyzing markets for plywood is now available. Source: Reportlinker

With just under two weeks left to go, 227 participants from 35 countries have signed up to attend the 6th International Wood Fibre Resources and Trade Conference in Istanbul, Turkey, from April 8-10. Source: Timberbiz

The New Zealand 2013 Forest and Wood Industry National Training Awards are open with nominations closing on May 31. Source: Timberbiz

All is not bad news in Tasmania; growth is coming with the opening of a new facility in North Motton to produce glulam. Source: Timberbiz

NF McDonnell and Sons sawmilling operation will send its first regular export shipment to South East Asia following a $2m upgrade of its facilities. Source: The Border Watch