The Tasmanian Farmers and Graziers Association (TFGA) has met with receivers and administrators for timber company Gunns to clarify the status of the timber leases with landholders. Sources: Timberbiz, ABC Rural

The Tasmanian Greens and the Forest Industry Association (FIAT) are pushing for the forest peace talks to be wound up soon. FIAT has declared it will return to the talks to end the state's long-running forest wars. Source: ABC News

The European Forest Institute (EFI) Malaysia's effort in improving the quality of its timber products via the certification scheme under Malaysian Timber Certification Council is a positive step forward. Source: Bernama

Californian governor Jerry Brown signed legislation that charges consumers a 1% tax on lumber products starting in January 2013 and restricts damages landowners pay for sparking wildfires. Source: Sacramento Bee

National Carpenters Day 2012 attracted more than 10,500 people who attended around 200 barbecues, hosted by program partners and others at venues Australia-wide. Source: Wood Naturally Better

Victorian minister for agriculture and food security Peter Walsh, slammed the actions of anti-forestry groups saying their actions have cost taxpayers hundreds and thousands of dollars. Source: Timberbiz

Researchers with the Future Farm Industries Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) have embraced innovation by employing an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to take photos of mallee trees. Source: Timberbiz

ForestTECH 2012 will be held in Melbourne during November and in New Zealand during December presenting innovations, technologies and new strategies for forest product companies focusing on improving logistics and operations in the supply chain. Source: Timberbiz