The Scion team has successfully developed “dewatered” wood from radiata pine and has protected this new technology with international patents. Source: Scion

A split has emerged in environment groups over a letter supporting timber company Ta Ann. The Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF) and The Wilderness Society (TWS) wrote to customers asking them not to cancel contracts. Sources: ABC News, The Australian

Wood fibre costs for the world’s pulp mills were down again in the second quarter of 2012. Prices for wood chips and pulp logs in both local currencies and in US dollars fell in most of the 17 regions tracked by the Wood Resource Quarterly. Source: Packaging Europe

Four leaders of the North American publishing industry announced that they would partner with the North American-based PEFC member Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) to promote the growth of certification to preserve and protect forests. Source: Timberbiz

In Mildura, Victoria a group of locals is using wood as a way to relax and recover from their daily routines. They come from all walks of life from chemists and truck drivers to the local priest. Source: ABC Local

Acting Tasmanian Premier Bryan Green said that the decision to restructure Forestry Tasmania was in the best interests of Tasmanian taxpayers and aimed at providing greater certainty for its workforce. Source: Timberbiz

Acting Tasmanian Premier Bryan Green said that the decision to restructure Forestry Tasmania was in the best interests of Tasmanian taxpayers and aimed at providing greater certainty for its workforce. Source: Timberbiz

Australian Sustainable Forest Certification Scheme Seminars will be held in Brisbane and Melbourne in October to provide a general introduction to forest management and chain of custody. Source: Timberbiz