South Australian manufacturing minister Tom Kenyon said the region’s timber sector did not have to be “Superman” to transform itself into a higher profit driven sector. Sources: The Border Watch

Managing Our Forests into the 21st Century is the theme for the Institute of Foresters of Australia (IFA) national conference in Canberra from 7-11 April.

Canadian student Kyle Hilsendager has turned to the expertise of Forestry Tasmania for assistance on his thesis on the conflict between forestry and tourism in regions that market the natural environment. Source: Forestry Tasmania

The Building Regional Australia 2013 Summit will be a unique opportunity to examine the leading issues for regional Australia. Source: Timberbiz

Applications are open for the 2013 Russell Grimwade Prize for the advancement of forestry science in Australia. Sources: Timberbiz, The Mercury

RISI, a leading information provider for the global forest products industry, has announced dates and locations for its 2013 conference schedule. Source: The Sacramento Bee

The World Forests Summit, hosted by The Economist, is where CEOs, government ministers, scientists and activists will meet to discuss the framework for future sustainable management of this global resource. Source: The Economist

Bombala district’s new $74 million Dongwha Timbers softwood sawmill is nearing completion. Source: Timberbiz