Auswest Timbers has said that there has been a delay in getting its timber mill near Manjimup back into operation after it was badly damaged by fire. The Deanmill facility was closed after it was damaged in August. Source: ABC News

Wood Resources International LLC WRQ reported that domestic sawlog prices in Russia have gone up 25% in three years despite higher log export tariffs. Will they climb even higher now that Russia is a member of WTO? Source: Timberbiz

About 60 local timber companies have collapsed in the last 10 years, leading to the loss of about 30,000 jobs in Ghana. Companies that had managed to survive the turbulence in the industry are currently producing below 50% capacity. Source: Daily Graphic

Wilding pines, described as an invasive species threatening Central Otago landscapes, are officially under attack. Earlier this month the Central Otago District Council initiated a meeting of key stakeholders to discuss the issue. Source: Otago Daily Times

Forestry Tasmania is expecting to announce a significant loss for the last financial year. Managing director Bob Gordon said the company is likely to release its financial reports this week for the 2011-12 year. Source: ABC News

Scholarships are still open for the Housing Industry Association (HIA) Build Your Future program, which helps aspiring young builders reach their full potential. Source: Timberbiz

Bioenergy Australia, an information and networking alliance of 83 government and private sector organisations with an interest in the development of sustainable energy and products from biomass, is holding its 13th annual conference on November 26-28 at the Sebel Albert Park, Melbourn

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Australia and FSC International’s Sixth Annual Excellence Awards function will be held in Melbourne on 26 November. Source: Timberbiz