The forestry and timber industry may be poised for a recovery amid signs of improvement in the Kiwi and US construction markets, but industry players indicate that it could be delicate. Sources: Stuff NZ, Fairfax NZ News
Technology developed by CSIRO is providing an unprecedented level of information about the stability of Australia’s forests and greenhouse balance. Source: Science Network Western Australia
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has developed a technique to significantly improve the quality of bio-based plastic packaging. Source: Timberbiz
Norske Skog and the environmental foundation Bellona signed a partnership agreement to create a more environmentally friendly supply chain. Source: Timberbiz
Forest crown research institute Scion will launch its Woodscape report on the viability of generating biofuels from trees, a move that could throw a much needed financial lifeline to the sector. Sources: Stuff NZ, Fairfax
Elders Limited has advised that its wholly owned subsidiary, APT Projects Ltd, has entered an agreement to sell 30,000 hectares of pulpwood standing timber plantations located in Albany, Bunbury and the Green Triangle to New Forests Asset Management on behalf of growers. Source: Elder
Tasmanians have to challenge this ridiculous notion there is no alternative for the Tasmanian forestry industry other than just locking up forests, according to Coalition Forestry spokesman Senator Richard Colbeck. Source: Timberbiz
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